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Are my chops in the freezer with white spots safe to eat ?
Food handling and storage food-safety   freezer   frozen meat
I have some chops in the freezer that have small white spots on them. Are they okay to use?
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Is there a problem with defrosting meat on the kitchen bench?
Food handling and storage defrosting   food-safety   meat   preparation   raw-meat
I generally defrost meat on the kitchen bench. A friend of mine suggested that this was danger...
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Is it OK to cut the mould off cheese?
Food handling and storage cheese   food-safety   mould
[su_brhrbr] [/su_brhrbr] Is it OK to cut the mould off cheese?
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I found an old can of peaches at the back of the cupboard. Is it OK?
Food handling and storage canned food   food-safety   shelf-life
Sometimes I buy extra canned food, especially when it is on special, and sometimes it takes a whi...
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What about those dented or rusty cans — are they OK?
Food handling and storage canned food   food-safety   rust
I found a few cans in the back of the pantry that are a bit worse for wear – a few dents...
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Can you still use flour or dry goods that have had weevils in them if you sift it first ?
Food handling and storage dry goods   flour   food-safety   weevils
I have a few containers of flour and other dry foods that have got weevils and moths in them. Can...
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Why is it dangerous to eat meat which has been left out and then cooked?
Food handling and storage food-safety   meat
If cooking meat kills bacteria, and bacteria are responsible for problems with eating meat whi...
  • The Cook asked 5 years ago
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Can I scrape the mould off jam, tomato paste, sour cream, cottage cheese, cream cheese, yoghurt, fruit, veges and bread?
Food handling and storage mould   refrigerator   storage
Even though food items are in the fridge they still can grow mould. Can I scrape the mould off ja...
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How long can cooked food be safely stored at room/warm temperature?
Food handling and storage food-safety   meat
If I leave fully-cooked food (particularly meat) out at warm temperature – say on the co...
  • The Cook asked 5 years ago
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What's the best way to store spices?
Food handling and storage spices   storage
What’s the best way to store spices?
  • The Cook asked 5 years ago
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What is the internal temperature a steak should be cooked to for Rare/Medium Rare/Medium/Well?
Food handling and storage beef   cooking-time   food-safety
I’d like to know when to take my steaks off the BBQ please everybody.I’d like to k...
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Can I freeze coconut milk?
Food handling and storage coconut milk   food-safety   freezing   shelf-life
Can I freeze coconut milk?
  • The Cook asked 4 years ago
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How long can I refrigerate my coconut milk?
Food handling and storage coconut milk   food-safety   shelf-life   storage
How long will coconut milk last for in the fridge ?
  • The Cook asked 4 years ago
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What is paralytic shellfish poisoning?
Food handling and storage Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning   seafood poisoning
What is paralytic shellfish poisoning?
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Refrigerating Tomato Sauce and Ketchup
Food handling and storage food-safety   tomato sauce
Should I keep my Tomato Sauce or Ketchup in the fridge after it has been opened ?
  • The Cook asked 3 years ago
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Which seafoods pose a Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) risk to humans?
Food handling and storage food-safety   Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning   seafood poisoning
Which seafoods pose a Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) risk to humans?
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How is Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning prevented?
Food handling and storage Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning   seafood poisoning
How is Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning prevented?
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