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Safe Seafood For You And Your Family

Cooking seafood can feel like navigating rough waters, but we'll steer you straight. Master safe handling, prep, and cook times to serve up seafood that's ocean-fresh without worry. Our guides ensure you avoid fishy situations.
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Which Fish Lasts The Longest?

Which Fish Lasts The Longest?

When selecting fish at your local market, it’s not only the flavor profile or cooking method that you should consider—each type of fish comes with its own “countdown timer” of [...]
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How Long Does Opened Canned Tuna Last in the Fridge?

How Long Does Opened Canned Tuna Last in the Fridge?

Whether you’re a tuna salad fanatic or a once-in-a-while sandwich maker, knowing how to store your food safely is key to keeping your family healthy and your meals delicious. So, [...]
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How Long Does Cooked Salmon Last in the Fridge?

  As a dad, I know how important it is to ensure that the meals we serve our family are [...]

Can You Eat Coconut Crabs?

It’s your Food Safety Dad here, back with another intriguing topic that I’m pretty excited to talk about. Today, we’re [...]

Can You Eat the Skin on Salmon? A Food Safety Perspective

When it comes to preparing and enjoying salmon, one question that often surfaces is whether it’s safe and beneficial to [...]

How Long Does Fresh Tuna Last in the Fridge?

Ah, the mighty tuna – whether you’re grilling a steak, searing it rare, or perhaps whipping up a classic niçoise [...]

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How To Tell If Salmon Is Off

Salmon is a delicious and healthy fish that’s packed with omega-3 fatty acids, but like all perishable foods, it can go bad. Knowing how to tell if your salmon is off is crucial for avoiding foodborne illness and ensuring that you enjoy your meal to the fullest. In this article, [...]

Can You Eat Jellyfish

When you hear the word “jellyfish,” you might envision a serene yet untouchable creature of the sea, not an item on your dinner plate. However, these gelatinous beings are more than just a mesmerizing sight in the ocean; they are a source of intrigue in the culinary world. The burning [...]

Cooking Fish Safely at Home: A Start-to-Finish Guide

Seafood not only tastes amazing, but provides great health benefits like omega-3s, vitamin B12, and protein. However, fish and shellfish do come with some safety concerns that we can’t ignore. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), seafood causes a large number of foodborne illness outbreaks each [...]

Can You Eat the Skin on Salmon? A Food Safety Perspective

When it comes to preparing and enjoying salmon, one question that often surfaces is whether it’s safe and beneficial to eat the skin of this popular fish. The short answer is yes, you can eat salmon skin, and it’s not only safe when cooked properly, but it can also be [...]
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