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How Long Can Norovirus Live on Surfaces?

Norovirus | September 30, 2022

Norovirus is a common foodborne illness that leads to gastroenteritis, causing symptoms similar to the stomach flu. There are multiple ways to contract norovirus, but a primary source is eating food or drinking liquids that have become contaminated with the… read more

Cooking with Cough Medicine? A Recipe for Danger!

Our Blog | September 29, 2022

The Internet, and specifically social media has so many positive aspects.  It can keep us informed.  Keep us connected.  Keep us entertained.  And sometimes it can keep us safe. That said, social media apps can also lead to peer pressure… 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

D.C. Cobb’s Restaurant Outbreak

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 24, 2022

The McHenry County Department of Health reported an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness linked to a McHenry restaurant. Here’s what we know about this D.C. Cobb’s Restaurant Outbreak: D.C. Cobb’s Restaurant Outbreak ABC 7 reported that the MCDH said it has… 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