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Foodborne Illnesses on Cruise Ships: What to Do If You Become Sick
Food Safety | March 27, 2023
Cruise ships offer a great way to travel, but they can also present unique health risks. Foodborne illnesses can easily spread on cruise ships due to overcrowding, shared food sources, and unclean cooking facilities. Therefore, it is important to be… read more
Florida Oysters Salmonella Outbreak
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | March 21, 2023
The Florida Department of Health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and state health departments of Georgia and Alabama are investigating a Salmonella outbreak associated with the consumption of raw oysters harvested from shellfish harvesting area FL-3012 in Cedar Key,… read more
How Long Can Bacon Stay in the Fridge?
Food Safety | September 29, 2022
Uncooked bacon can safely be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks if the package is unopened. At that point, it should either be cooked or stored in the freezer. However, if the bacon has been opened but… read more
How Long Can Hard Boiled Eggs Sit Out?
Food Safety | September 28, 2022
Like most foods, hard boiled eggs can only sit out at room temperature for two hours before spoiling. If your kitchen is very warm, such as 90° F or higher, they will only last one hour outside the refrigerator before… read more
Should I Store Cake in the Fridge?
Food Safety | September 27, 2022
Cake tastes best when eaten within 24 hours of cooking. However, if you need to preserve it for a longer period or if your kitchen is very warm, it is best to store it in the fridge. Cakes made with… read more
How Long Can You Marinate Chicken?
Food Safety | August 31, 2022
Chicken can marinate for up to 24 hours, but overnight is recommended. Any longer does not make them work better, and there is a risk of it becoming mushy and possibly unsafe to eat. Why Should Chicken Only Marinate for… read more
How Long Can Steak Stay in the Fridge?
Food Safety | August 30, 2022
Larger cuts of meat, such as steak, can be safely stored in the fridge for three to five days. Past that, it should typically either be cooked or placed in the freezer, but it will depend on how it is… read more
How Long Can Cream Cheese Sit Out?
Food Safety | August 29, 2022
Cream cheese can only sit out at room temperature for two hours before becoming unsafe to eat. However, if the temperature of the room it is in reaches 90° F, then it can only sit out for one hour. What… read more
How Long Can Food Poisoning Last?
Food Safety | August 29, 2022
Food poisoning is unpleasant, and symptoms can begin in as little as 30 minutes from when you consumed the contaminated food or beverage, but how long do they last? Most cases pass within 12 to 48 hours, but some can… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 16, 2022
Approximately 5,760 cases of Capri Sun Wild Cherry beverages have been recalled because of possible contamination. Here’s what we know about this CapriSun Recall: About the CapriSun Recall “The voluntary recall comes after diluted cleaning solution, which is used on… read more