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How Long Can You Keep Meat in the Freezer?

October 16, 2023Matt Rhoades

Freezing meat is a great way to extend it's shelf life and ensure that you always have a supply of protein on hand. Whether you're a savvy meal prepper or...

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How Long Can You Keep Cooked Food?

June 14, 2023Matt Rhoades

Knowing how long cooked food can be kept in your refrigerator is an important part of keeping your family healthy. While it’s easy to guess that something like a salad...

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Can You Put Hot Food in The Fridge?

September 27, 2019Shirley Rhoades

Whether it's leftovers, your meal prep for the week, or a fresh batch of bacon jam, should you put hot food in the fridge? Shirley, our resident Food Safety Officer,...

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What's the Difference Between Use By and Best Before Dates?

September 3, 2019Shirley Rhoades

All food requires a label in the U.K. in order to be sold legally. Some foods must have a use by date, while others a best before date. This different...

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Should You Keep Eggs In The Fridge?

May 21, 2019Shirley Rhoades

This is a question I get asked a lot while delivering food safety training and one which usually doesn't take too long to answer. Anyway, here we go...

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Can You Freeze Marinated Meat?

April 30, 2019Shirley Rhoades

A question we tend to get asked a lot at HQ, especially during peak summer BBQ season, is whether or not you can freeze marinated meats? Shirley, our resident Food...

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