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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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Can You Eat Coconut Crabs?

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 diving into the world of exotic delicacies and answering a [...]
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How Long Does Cooked Salmon Last in the Fridge?

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 not just tasty but safe too. We’ve all had those [...]
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Can You Eat Scallops Raw?

Can you eat scallops raw? Now, I know the idea of sinking your teeth into a succulent, fresh scallop might [...]

How Long Can Salmon Stay In The Freezer

Whether you caught a great sale at the grocery store, had a successful fishing trip, or simply want to have [...]

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 [...]

How to properly defrost fish

Fish is a delicious and healthy protein option to have on hand. But that frozen fillet or seafood needs thawing [...]

All Seafood Articles

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, [...]

How Long Can Salmon Stay In The Freezer

Whether you caught a great sale at the grocery store, had a successful fishing trip, or simply want to have a nutritious protein option at the ready, knowing how to store salmon properly is key to maintaining its quality and safety. So let’s reel in some expert advice and best [...]

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 [...]

How to properly defrost fish

Fish is a delicious and healthy protein option to have on hand. But that frozen fillet or seafood needs thawing first before cooking up that amazing meal. Improper defrosting is a common food safety mistake made in home kitchens. As your Fish Safety Dad, let me walk you through the [...]
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