Not only is spoiled meat and poultry nasty (you don’t want a decaying cutlet stinking up your fridge, much less percolating in your GI tract), it also amounts to a waste of money and food, so it’s ...

Fried food is definitely at its best when its freshly cooked, but sometimes you end up with leftovers anyway. Here's what you ...

EFSA’s assessment shows how storage time, temperature and hygiene determine pathogen growth risks in meat intended for ...

Freezing meat is a great way to make it last longer, but if done the wrong way, it can lose its flavour and texture. If you’ve ever thawed meat only to find it dry, tough, or with a strange taste, ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

Freezing helps save money and reduce food waste, but some high-water foods turn mushy and lose texture after thawing. Dairy products like yogurt and soft cheeses, as well as raw eggs in shells, don’t ...