Storage of Meats Poultry and Seafood
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SadanYagciBased on my experiences, if you allow the following amount of time(s), the meat should be properly thawed enough to cook.Whole...
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It could be stored refrigerated up to ten days. That will depend upon several factors, including the storage conditions,...
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The juices are best used within a couple days. If that isn't going to happen, freeze them as soon as possible and use them within...
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no dont eat because u dont know what kind of bugs touch it and its very cold by now
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Our family has tried it before, and It's about 10 days
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Unless the meat is labeled that it does not require refrigeration, it should not be left out for more than two hours.
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Unless it is labeled that it does not need refrigeration, it would be best to refrigerate it. Not all cured meats are shelf...
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how long can you keep a turkey in the refrigerator after it has been thawed in the refrigerator before cooking
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Red meat: 5 days, white meat: 3
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yes you can
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Yes, cooking kills bacteria.
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I purchased a precooked ham and cooked it for Christmas. I have kept it refrigerated since, is it still good? It tastes fine. I...
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definitely not you could get extremely sick.
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It is likely spoiling. Might be a good idea to throw it away.
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That will depend completely on how it has been handled and stored. You will have to make the decision of whether or not to use it.
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Chicken dippers taste of fish because they cook it on the same fryer
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really depend on the freshness. There are dates ws on the carton if bought that way. they do last 2 weeks at least.
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No. The meat will go bad if the area is the wrong temperature. What is the wrong temperature. Is 70 degrees too warm for 12 hours?
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That will depend on the condition of the meat when sealed, the type of packaging and how it has been handled since. Unless the...
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depends greatly on how you do it. A steak left in room temp will take about 3 hours depending on thickness and temp. in the room...
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No. It would depend on the product itself and whether or not it is refrigerated or frozen.
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I would not leave it longer than 2 days total in the refrigerator and that is including the time it is being marinated.
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The most proper method for thawing meats is to put it in the refrigerator for just enough time in advance to have it thawed when...
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up to a week and a half
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too general . Need Specifics
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Umm... well I would say about a week or so, I've done it alot of times and nothings gone wrong if you cook it well again.:)
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uh, i think foe evo (for ever)
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You can, but you should not.
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The safest way to thaw meat is in the refrigerator.
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Sealing meat in plastic keeps it from getting freezer burn and usually keeps the meat fresher.
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Yes, but by refreezing you will negatively affect the cell structure of the meat because when the ice crystals in the meat...
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Yes, but by refreezing you will negatively affect the cell structure of the meat because when the ice crystals in the meat...
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No more than 2 hours. Less time is better.
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Forever. However, it'll take only a few days before it starts going bad.
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If you are asking "Can chicken that has been frozen be defrosted and cooked?" then the answer is yes. If you are asking if...
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No, I wouldn't think so.
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Yes. Leftover pizza should be refrigerated.
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im not an expert but im guessing abut a month
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You can use flour or potato starch to thicken gravy.
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not really as then he fresh food will then touch it.
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Yes. Eggs can and do absorb flavors and smells from the refrigerator.
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At about 0-4 degrees C (32-39F).
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Once Chicken/Turkey has thawed it is OK to re-freeze it if it has thawed and the ambient temperature of the bird has not risen...
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Yes, but not advisable.
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you have to put it in the microwae for 5 min. and keep doing that until it is a little frozen in the middle
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Up to 24 months. Eggs contain suldermilleral, during the natural incubation suldermilleral deters decay even at relatively high...
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Cooked meat should not be left at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
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No longer than two hours should seafood stay outside of refrigeration.
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Look in your inventory and it will come out with black fish (which is burnt) or you can look at the chat-box and it says "You...
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Nothing is fresh in the freezer, but to answer how long crab legs can be stored frozen , i would say 4 months at most for quality.
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About 1 to 2 weeks No i don't agree with that first answer at all. I say Less than ONE DAY.with out anything on it the pasta will...
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when fresh pork chops are frozen they will last 6 - 8 months in the freezer if packaged properly. The correct packaging prevents...
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id eat it as soon as it was derfrosted. One day at most for quality
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Well wrapped id say about a week. for Quality.
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I'm not sure, but my Home Ec. teacher told me that food that has been cooked cannot be out of the fridge for more than 2 hours....
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Cooked eggs - as with any other potentially hazardous food - should not be unrefrigerated for more than 2 hours. Time to actual...
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If they are frozen, they will be safe for a long time. I would not recommend vacuum packaging your own food for refrigeration. If...
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Only if where it was left was as cold as a refrigerator. Warmer than that and it would not be safe to eat.
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Okay , if you want to know how much days or weeks that fish is than it's : One Whole week !
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No they would have to be properly thawed before they could be eaten because of specific bacteria that live and breed in frozen...
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My technique is to brine them as they thaw: place them in a plastic bag filled with cold water and 3 tablespoons of salt, and let...
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some foods tend to get bad if not refrigerated like milk while foods that are packaged or canned tend to be in the pantry.
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Food spoilage is caused by bacteria multiplying. Bacteria thrive in room temperature, so refrigerators keep food at a temperature...
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so all the bacteria are killed so it does not make you sick
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No, it is not because food might rot.
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sothin bout putting tuna on a plate then put it neer the sausage and it will stay in the freezer utill u remove the tuna
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roast them in an incinerator for a day or two
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I keep lots of cheeses, fruits, veggies, and sandwich meats in my fridge.
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You Shouldn't leave it out for to long but about 6 hours if in package if not about 3 hours
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I believe at 37 degrees farenheit. not to cold not to warm
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I think so because it has frozen water lodged into it :S Iv'e confussled myself :D :PP
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I'm cooking some python meat today, actually. I have 2, 1lb packages of deboned packages of fresh python meat. I am going to cut...
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In the U.S. they must operate under the same food safety guidelines as any other store.
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I'm sure it is safe. Nothing bad is being done so go for it! :D
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Yes. If you aren't going to cook it yet, you can even freeze it and it can last even longer.
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if it hasn't been opened it can stay out as long as you want but if it's open i would say no longer than 2 or 3 hours tops.
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4 days
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yes it can go bad if it is out for a long time
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Without boiling milk can not stay for a long time. If they are pre heated they can stay at room temperature for about 24hours.
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it smells funky and it looks brown the bun might look flat.
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put it on eBay
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as long as u want but if it starts getting furry then take it out.
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To stop DEfrosting it, I would just close the door. Make sure its sealing shut
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Yes
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two years & chef school is five years
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the bacteria at (blank) this temperature is not able to multiply some bacteria are killed the food is (blank)at this temperature
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The safest way to defrost meat is to allow it to thaw in the refrigerator. This takes a long time, usually over night, but it...
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No. It makes the butter hard and changes the texture. Leave it loosely covered on the counter.
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If it smells fishy, put it on the dishy.
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I would eat it if it doesn't have freezer burn.
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