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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 Koi Fish?

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 dinner plates. BUT are they yummy? You might be thinking, [...]
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How to properly defrost fish

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 [...]
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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 [...]

How Long Does Raw Salmon Last in the Fridge?

Salmon, like all seafood, is a delicate treat that demands our respect and attention when it comes to storage. We’ve [...]

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 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 [...]

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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. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), seafood causes a large number of foodborne illness outbreaks each [...]

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 salad, it’s crucial to know how long you can keep this fish fresh in your fridge. Navigating the waters of food storage can be a little overwhelming, but fear not! [...]

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 question that might have tickled the fancy of adventurous eaters out there: Can you eat coconut crabs? Now, before we [...]

How Long Does Raw Salmon Last in the Fridge?

Salmon, like all seafood, is a delicate treat that demands our respect and attention when it comes to storage. We’ve all been there, buying that fresh, succulent salmon with dreams of a perfect dinner, only to have life throw a curveball and our meal plans out the window. So, let’s [...]
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