Tidbits

Test your food safety and storage knowledge.

Q: Once opened, jarred horseradish can be refrigerated for 12 months.

A: False. It can be refrigerated for three to four months.

Q: Miso can be frozen.

A: False. But it can be refrigerated for up to one year.

Q: Frozen shrimp is good for up to 18 months.

A: True. 12 to 18 months, max (for freshness and best quality).

Q: It's good/OK to rinse raw meat, poultry and eggs.

A: False. Rinsing can spread bacteria to your sink, countertops and other kitchen surfaces.

Q: Washing your hands for 20 seconds with soap and running water eliminates germs.

A: True. So wash up before you handle any raw or cooked foods.

Q: Washing produce with soap or detergent eliminates germs.

A: False. Just clean running water will do; soaps can linger on foods and may not be safe for consumption.

Q: Pre-cut, pre-washed packaged greens are safe to eat if they are held above 40 degrees for more than two hours.

A: False. Bacteria can grow in those conditions.

Q: Processed cheeses are safe to eat if they are held above 40 degrees for more than two hours.

A: False.

Q: It's best to store eggs in the refrigerator door.

A: False. Keep them in their original cartons, and store them in the main refrigerator compartment where the temperature remains more constant.

Food on 07/26/2017

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