food safety
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Do Sprinkles, Food Colouring, and Icing Ever Really Expire?
I cleaned out my pantry over the weekend and it led to a lot of existential questions, mostly about sprinkles. In addition to my normal stash, which I’ve had for numerous holiday cookie decorating seasons, my sister gifted me an assortment of pastel eggs, lime green sugar, and other bonbons de décoration that she longer…
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Ask LH: What’s the Difference Between Best-Before and Use-by Dates?
It’s easy to be confused by best-before and use-by labels on food. In this week’s Ask Lifehacker we clear up those misconceptions.
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Here’s Why Eating Raw Meat is Never A Good Idea
Raw meat is a traditional dish in some parts of the world, but here’s why it’s not such a good idea.
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Do Not Freak Out About Coronavirus on Frozen Chicken
Chinese authorities recently found traces of the coronavirus on frozen chicken wings imported from Brazil. But experts don’t think food (frozen or otherwise) is a coronavirus threat worth worrying about.
