Questions tagged 'Food Safety'
48 questions
How long can hot dogs stay unrefrigerated?
I bought a pack of hot dogs a few nights ago and forgot to put them away. They've been sitting in my house at temperatures between 52 and 62 degrees Fahrenheit, unrefrigerated. Are they still safe to...
Pistachios – when you get a bad one…?
"Occasionally, when eating pistachios, you might come across one that tastes extremely sour, bitter, and unpleasant—so much so that you feel compelled to spit it out. Is there any health risk associat...
Do refrigerated olives spoil?
I purchased a couple of olives from Whole Foods, and I’ve had them in the fridge for about two weeks. Recently, I ate one and noticed that the rest are beginning to develop white specks on their skin....
I bit into raw chicken?
I recently encountered a concerning situation with some chicken wings my girlfriend brought home. Typically, they are fully cooked and ready to eat, but it turns out these were uncooked. I bit into on...
Are dented cans supposed to be half price?
In the movie "Big Daddy," Adam Sandler mentions that dented cans are sold at half price. Is this a common practice in grocery stores?
I have this bottle of arbor mist sangria I opened, then left out for a week, is it still good?
I opened a bottle of Arbor Mist Sangria and refrigerated it overnight. However, I forgot to put it back in the fridge after taking it out, and it has been left out for five days. Is it still safe to d...
I have a 10lb bag of russett potatoes. There was one rotten one in there.?
I have a 10-pound bag of russet potatoes, and I found one that was rotten. It was starting to ooze some foul-smelling goo, but the other potatoes appeared to be fine. I washed a few to peel, boil, and...
are pineapple seeds poisonous?
Are pineapple seeds poisonous? I’ve heard conflicting information about the safety of consuming pineapple seeds. Can anyone clarify whether they are harmful to eat or if they are safe?
is white stuff on wheat bread mold or not cuz someone told me its normal?
I've been noticing some white stuff on my wheat bread, and I'm unsure if it's mold or something normal. The people I live with say that this white substance is just a natural part of the bread and not...
Dec 02, 2024
How long can you freeze ham?
I cut up a ham into slices around mid-April this year, and it's been in gallon freezer bags since then. I've noticed some ice crystals forming on the meat, but it has been frozen the entire time. Do t...