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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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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 Bass?

Can You Eat Bass?

  Bass is a common name for a variety of fish species that might end up on your dinner plate, and the good news is, yes, you can absolutely eat [...]
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How To Defrost Shrimp

  Shrimp is such a versatile and beloved ingredient in kitchens around the world, but many of us purchase it [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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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 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 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 [...]

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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