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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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How Long Can You Freeze Fish?

How Long Can You Freeze Fish?

Fish is a staple in our household for its delicious taste and nutritional benefits, but with our busy schedules, we can’t always cook it fresh. That’s where freezing comes in [...]
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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. [...]
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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 [...]

Can You Eat Koi Fish?

Koi fish, those beautiful ornamental creatures that grace many a garden pond, and whether they find a place on our [...]

How Long Can You Freeze Fish?

Fish is a staple in our household for its delicious taste and nutritional benefits, but with our busy schedules, we [...]

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 [...]

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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 [...]

How To Defrost Shrimp

  Shrimp is such a versatile and beloved ingredient in kitchens around the world, but many of us purchase it frozen to enjoy its freshness whenever we want. Let’s dive into how to defrost those little crustaceans without getting into hot water with foodborne illnesses. The Refrigerator Method: Slow and [...]

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, let’s open the can on this topic and find out what’s what! Firstly, we all know canned tuna is a [...]

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 sound like a gourmet dream, but before we set sail, let’s ensure we’re navigating these waters with food safety as our compass. Scallops, with their delicate texture and sweet flavor, [...]
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