How many times can I reheat foods? Leftover cooked food may be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days. During this time, you can reheat the leftovers but return any unused portion to the refrigerator within two hours. Because... Date Updated: 03/05/2010
How can I tell if chicken is spoiled? The presence of spoilage bacteria can result in changes to a food that make it unacceptable. Given enough time at the right temperature, spoilage bacteria can reproduce rapidly and reach very high... Date Updated: 03/05/2010
How long does it take for beef to thaw? There are three safe ways to defrost beef: in the refrigerator, in cold water, and in the microwave. Never defrost on the counter or in other locations.
Refrigerator: It's best to plan ahead for... Date Updated: 06/16/2010
Is the E coli O157:H7 toxin killed through cooking? A toxin is not present in the meat itself. If food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 is not cooked to a safe temperature, and a person eats this food, the bacteria produce large quantities of a... Date Updated: 03/05/2010
What is a safe internal temperature for cooking meat and poultry?Updated Raw meat and poultry should always be cooked to a safe minimum internal temperature. When roasting meat and poultry, use an oven temperature no lower than 325°F. Use a food thermometer to assure that... Date Updated: 05/24/2011