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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 to Thaw Salmon

How to Thaw Salmon

  Whether you’ve brought home some beautiful salmon fillets for a fancy dinner or you’re prepping for a casual weeknight meal, you’ve taken the first step towards a heart-healthy, omega-3-packed [...]
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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 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 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 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 Scallops Raw?

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

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Can You Eat Raw Shrimp?

elicacy in many parts of the world, but also a point of contention when it comes to safe consumption: raw shrimp. Shrimp is a popular seafood enjoyed by many. Its versatility makes it a favorite ingredient in salads, pastas, and fancy appetizers. But before you consider popping a piece of [...]

Can You Eat Salmon EVERY DAY? Shocker!

Salmon, with its rich flavor and numerous health benefits, is often celebrated as a superfood. But is it possible to have too much of a good thing? In the quest for a balanced diet, many salmon lovers may wonder if they can indulge in this nutrient-packed fish every day. Let’s [...]

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 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 [...]
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