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Cooking Meat The Safe Way

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How Long Can You Freeze Hamburgers?

How Long Can You Freeze Hamburgers?

Whether you’re a grill master in training or a busy parent looking for a quick meal solution, we’ve all had that moment staring at a stack of frozen patties and [...]
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How to Defrost a Turkey Safely

How to Defrost a Turkey Safely

The holiday season is almost here. For many families, that means it’s nearly time to thaw the star of the show – the Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey! A frozen bird [...]
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How Long Will a Thawed Turkey Keep in the Fridge?

With the holidays around the corner or maybe just a big family dinner on the horizon, you might find yourself [...]

How Long Can Cooked Bacon Stay Out?

Bacon – whether you love it crispy or chewy, it’s a staple in many of our homes. But in the [...]

How Long Does Cooked Ham Last in the Fridge

  When it comes to food safety, ham is an interesting topic because it comes in many forms: there’s fresh [...]

How to Thaw Bacon The Safe Way

We all know that a sizzling strip of bacon can make any morning brighter, but before we get to the [...]

All Meat Articles

How to Safely Defrost Chicken

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are an estimated 1 million cases of salmonella infection each year in the United States, with over 19,000 hospitalizations and 380 deaths. Chicken and turkey are common sources of salmonella contamination. As your resident Food Safety Dad, I want [...]

How Long Can You Freeze Hot Dogs?

ng out in the deep chill of my freezer without turning into a frosty mess? Freezing is a fantastic way to extend the shelf life of food, including hot dogs, but there’s a right way to do it—and a timeline to follow to ensure you’re enjoying them at their best. [...]

How Long Does Cooked Ham Last in the Fridge

  When it comes to food safety, ham is an interesting topic because it comes in many forms: there’s fresh ham, cured ham, and fully cooked ham, just to name a few. Each type can have different shelf lives when stored in the refrigerator. To keep things simple, we’re focusing [...]

How Long Can You Freeze Chicken Thighs

Freezing is like pressing the pause button on food spoilage, but even in the sub-zero sanctuary of your freezer, chicken thighs don’t last indefinitely. So, let’s unwrap the details of safely freezing chicken thighs, so you can protect your family from unwanted foodborne foes and ensure every chicken meal is [...]
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