8 Food Safety Myths You Can Stop Believing
Daily Meal • • health
Key Points:
- Food safety is a significant concern not only in restaurants but also in home kitchens, where improper handwashing, cross-contamination, and leaving food out too long often cause foodborne illnesses.
- Refrigeration slows bacterial growth but does not stop it; most cooked foods should be consumed within three to four days unless frozen, and thawing frozen meat is safest in the refrigerator, though cold water or microwave thawing are acceptable quick alternatives.
- Expiration dates on food packages often indicate quality rather than safety, with "best by" or "best before" referring to peak flavor and "use by" dates more relevant for perishable items; food can often be safe to eat after these dates if no spoilage signs are present.
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