food safety

Whole pineapple, halved pineapple with a soft translucent patch, cut pineapple spears, and a knife on a clean cutting board

How to Tell If Pineapple Is Bad

May 26, 2025June 12, 2026ting

Bad pineapple usually shows more than normal ripeness. Check for mold, leaking juice, a fermented smell, very soft wet spots, slimy cut flesh, or unsafe time after cutting.

Cooked pulled pork stored in shallow glass containers near an open refrigerator, sauce bowl, and food thermometer

How Long Does Pulled Pork Last in the Fridge?

May 26, 2025June 12, 2026ting

Cooked pulled pork lasts 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator when it was cooled safely and kept at 40 degrees F or below.

Opened cream cheese on a plate beside a kitchen timer and refrigerator thermometer

Can Cream Cheese Be Left Out? The 2-Hour Safety Rule

May 24, 2025June 12, 2026ting

Do not leave cream cheese out for more than 2 hours. If the room or outdoor temperature is above 90 degrees F, use 1 hour.

Reheated burrito cut in half with beans rice and cheese on a plate

Best Way to Reheat a Burrito

May 21, 2025June 14, 2026ting

The best way to reheat a burrito is usually the oven if you want even heating, or a skillet if you want a crisp tortilla.

Cooked hamburger patty checked with a food thermometer beside a bun, lettuce, tomato, and grill pan on a kitchen counter

Hamburger Internal Temperature: Safe Burger Guide

May 20, 2025June 12, 2026ting

Ground beef hamburgers should reach 160 degrees F, measured in the center or thickest part with a food thermometer.

Sliced cooked turkey and turkey pieces portioned in glass containers and clear freezer bags near an open freezer drawer and food thermometer

Can You Freeze Cooked Turkey?

May 20, 2025June 12, 2026ting

You can freeze cooked turkey if it was cooled and stored safely. Use or freeze refrigerated turkey leftovers within 3 to 4 days.

Shelled and in-shell pistachios beside an airtight glass jar on a kitchen counter

Do Pistachios Go Bad?

May 16, 2025June 14, 2026ting

Pistachios can go bad when their oils turn rancid, when moisture causes mold, or when pests contaminate them. Store them airtight and cool, and discard anything moldy, rancid, damp, or infested.

Small portions of breakfast meats with eggs, spinach, tomatoes, and whole-grain toast on a kitchen counter

Healthier Breakfast Meats

May 12, 2025June 12, 2026ting

Healthier breakfast meats are usually lower in sodium and saturated fat, used in modest portions, and balanced with less salty foods.

Discover the Dangers of Microwaving a Paper Plate

May 8, 2025ting

Most paper plates are safe to heat up in the microwave according to the USDA. Not all paper plates are made equal, and those with a decorative sheen could be coated in a thin…

Opened unbranded can of cooked chicken with drained chicken in a bowl, celery, lemon, parsley, bread, fork, and can opener on a kitchen counter

Canned Chicken: What to Know Before You Use It

May 3, 2025June 12, 2026ting

Canned chicken can be a convenient cooked protein, but the label matters. Check sodium, ingredients, can condition, and refrigerate leftovers after opening.