Freezing and Food Safety - Food Safety and Inspection Service
2024年8月9日 · Refrigerated food may become too warm and foodborne bacteria could grow. The outside temperature could vary hour by hour and the temperature outside will not protect refrigerated and frozen food. Additionally, perishable items could be exposed to unsanitary conditions or to animals.
Recalls & Public Health Alerts - Food Safety and Inspection Service
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2024 – Yu Shang Food, Inc., a Spartanburg, SC, establishment, is recalling approximately 72,240 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products within their shelf life that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety...
The Big Thaw — Safe Defrosting Methods - Food Safety and …
2013年6月15日 · Planning ahead is the key to this method because of the lengthy time involved. A large frozen item like a turkey requires at least a day (24 hours) for every 5 pounds of weight. Even small amounts of frozen food — such as a pound of ground meat or boneless chicken breasts — require a full day to thaw.
Food Product Dating | Food Safety and Inspection Service
2023年11月30日 · To comply, a calendar date must express both the month and day of the month. In the case of shelf-stable and frozen products, the year must also be displayed. Additionally, immediately adjacent to the date must be a phrase explaining the meaning of that date such as "Best if Used By." Are Dates for Food Safety or Food Quality?
Leftovers and Food Safety
2020年7月31日 · It is safe to refreeze any food remaining after reheating previously frozen leftovers to the safe temperature of 165° F as measured with a food thermometer. If a large container of leftovers was frozen and only a portion of it is needed, it is safe to thaw the leftovers in the refrigerator, remove the needed portion and refreeze the remainder ...
Refrigeration & Food Safety - Food Safety and Inspection Service
2015年3月23日 · When food is removed from the freezer for defrosting and the unit is turned off, it's important to keep refrigerated foods cold and frozen foods from thawing. To do this, place the food in a cooler with a cold source or pack it in a box and cover it with blankets for insulation.
Preparing Frozen Food | Food Safety and Inspection Service
2020年9月23日 · Frozen food products are also a great option because children can easily prepare frozen meals on their own. It is especially important for children to know how to practice the necessary food safety steps needed to prepare frozen meals to avoid foodborne illness, and to help them do so, parents must first understand if products are raw or ready ...
How Temperatures Affect Food - Food Safety and Inspection Service
2020年10月19日 · In the microwave oven, cover food and rotate so it heats evenly. Follow manufacturer's instructions for stand time for more thorough heating. In the absence of manufacturer's instructions, at least a two minute stand time should be allowed. Cold Storage Temperatures. Properly handled food stored in a freezer at 0 °F will be safe.
Listeria Questions and Answers - Food Safety and Inspection Service
2024年9月25日 · Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and water before preparing and handling food. Keep your refrigerator sanitary. Clean up any spills or food left sitting on the shelves or walls of your refrigerator. Clean and sanitize any surfaces, such as tabletops, that food may touch. Consider using paper towels to clean kitchen surfaces.
Cooking with Microwave Ovens - Food Safety and Inspection Service
2024年6月27日 · If the microwave oven has metal shelves OR a metal turntable, don't microwave food in foil containers or metal pans, and don't let foil used for shielding touch or be close to the shelves or turntable. If you see arcing (sparks), immediately remove the foil shielding; transfer frozen food from foil container to a microwave-safe utensil.