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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 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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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 [...]

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 to properly defrost fish

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

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 [...]

All Seafood Articles

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 [...]

How Long Does Shrimp Last in the Fridge?

Let’s dive into the world of shrimp storage, where I’ll share some cool (pun intended) facts, tips, and guidelines that will help you keep your shrimp safe and tasty. Remember, food safety is a journey we take with every meal, and I’m here to guide you every step of the [...]

How Long Does Tuna Salad Last In The Fridge?

Let’s be real, we’ve all been there. You whip up a big batch of creamy, delicious tuna salad, but before you know it, life happens. The kids have soccer practice, work runs late, and that delightful mixture of tuna, mayo, and your secret blend of herbs and spices ends up [...]

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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