Debating if you should pitch it or eat it? Our dietitian offers some tips about food “best by” dates for helping you decide.
Tag: food safety
Should Parents Be Worried About Toxic Heavy Metals in Baby Food?
A dietitian explains how to minimize the danger of toxic heavy metals in baby food and when worrying is warranted. (Spoiler: Most of the time, it’s not.)
How Long Do Cookout Leftovers Last?
From party trays, to big graduation parties, it can be tough to know what leftovers to pitch and what to keep after a get-together A dietitian shares some tips to keep in mind.
Which Foods From Your Fridge to Toss (and Which to Keep) After a Power Outage
When a wild storm rolls through town and knocks out your power, the safety of the food in your fridge is at risk. A dietitian explains how long food lasts in the refrigerator after a power outage.
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Is It Safe to Eat Stuffing Cooked Inside the Turkey?
The safest way to cook stuffing (or dressing) is outside of the turkey. But you can cook it inside the turkey if you take the food safety steps.
How You Can Avoid Low-Level Arsenic in Rice and Chicken
Every year, we hear one or two reports about too-high-to-be-safe levels of something in our food supply.
The Dangers of Raw Milk: What You Should Know
Some people believe unpasteurized milk has more nutrients, causes fewer allergies and promotes health. Yet it’s 150 times more likely to cause foodborne illness. A dietitian shares the facts about raw milk.
