food safety

How to Tell if Sour Cream Is Bad

July 9, 2025June 14, 2026ting

Signs that sour cream has gone bad include mold growth, discoloration, off smell, sharp or bitter taste, curdling, and dryness. Mold growth appears as fuzzy grey or green spots, and a moldy film may…

Raw scallops on ice beside a food thermometer and skillet on a home kitchen counter

Can You Eat Scallops Raw? Safety Rules for Home Cooks

July 6, 2025June 12, 2026ting

Most home cooks should not eat raw scallops. Only consider them when they are specifically sourced and handled for raw service; cooking to 145 F is safer.

Whole and cut onions on a tray with visible spoilage-check details

How to Tell If an Onion Is Bad

July 4, 2025June 14, 2026ting

A bad onion may be soft, slimy, moldy, leaking, sour smelling, or badly sprouted. Store whole onions dry and ventilated, and refrigerate cut onions.

Unbranded milk bottle on a counter beside a kitchen timer and refrigerator thermometer

How Long Can Milk Stay Out of the Fridge?

July 3, 2025June 12, 2026ting

Refrigerated milk should not stay out longer than 2 hours. If the room or outdoor temperature is above 90 degrees F, use 1 hour.

Sliced and shredded cooked chicken packed in airtight containers and freezer bags on a kitchen counter

Can You Freeze Cooked Chicken? Safe Storage Guide

July 1, 2025June 12, 2026ting

Yes, you can freeze cooked chicken if it was cooled and stored safely. Freeze it within 3 to 4 days and reheat leftovers to 165 degrees F.

Brat Internal Temperature: Ensuring Safe and Delicious Grilling

June 29, 2025June 29, 2025ting

The article provides tips on how to smoke and grill brats. It recommends choosing uncooked, raw brats with a well balanced lean to fat ratio. Cooked brats are pre boiled and may have diluted…