![]() Wrap all foods in packaging made for the freezer.Invest in a freezer thermometer so that you can keep track of the temperature, especially if there is a power outage or your freezer is not working well. If you cannot use the food within the recommended refrigerated time period (use-by date), freeze it.įor best food quality, keep your freezer at 0☏ or below. These foods should not be kept in the "Danger Zone" (41☏ to 140☏) for more than two hours or one hour in temperatures above 90☏. Examples include meat, poultry, fish and shellfish, eggs and dairy products, cooked potatoes, rice or macaroni, or foods made with these ingredients. Generally, these foods are also high in protein or starch they are moist or liquid, and low in acid. These threads may produce toxins that can cause gastrointestinal illness or contribute to the development of some cancers.įoods that are likely to be contaminated with pathogenic (or sick-making) microorganisms are often called perishable or potentially hazardous. Molds are made up of long hair-like threads that can grow into a food. While you can see the fuzzy tops of the mold, there is more to the story below the surface of the food. They also have the potential to make people sick. We are all familiar with MOLDS, common food spoilage organisms. These signs of spoilage can show you that the food is past its prime and a possible target for bacteria or other microorganisms that can make you sick. Other spoilage organisms include yeasts and some molds. While sour milk is not dangerous to drink, it is very unappetizing. Spoilage bacteria cause milk to sour, meat to have an off odor, or vegetables to be slimy. ![]() The microorganisms that cause food spoilage are not the same as those that cause foodborne illness. Improperly stored food can spoil it can be contaminated with illness-causing microorganisms and/or microorganisms can multiply on the food, increasing risk for foodborne illness. Once you bring food home from the market, it is you who are now responsible for keeping it safe for you and your family. ![]()
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