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Close Photo: Getty Images If you went a little overboard with yourtomato haul at the farmers' market, you might ask yourself as you stare at your bounty: What do I do if some of the tomatoes have mold on them? And, is it OK to eat a bruised or moldy tomato? Read on to for the answers and more! 20 Tomato Salads in 15 Minutes or Less How to select the freshest tomatoes Preventing your tomatoes from getting overly ripe or even moldy starts when you’re shopping....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHealth BenefitsPineapple NutritionWhy We Usually Don’t Eat ItHow to Cut ItHow to Enjoy It In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Health Benefits Pineapple Nutrition Why We Usually Don’t Eat It How to Cut It How to Enjoy It Pineapples are a juicy, tropical treat that offers morehealth benefitsthan you might think. But one tricky thing about pineapples is cutting out the core, which many people discard after removing....

Eggs are an ever-popular grocery item. They cook quickly, can be used in everything from breakfast to baked goods and they’re high in protein, with 6 grams perone large egg. We all know to lift the lid when choosing a carton at the store to check for broken eggs. But what if the egg is still intact with a small crack in the shell? Is it still safe to eat? Or, should you follow the rule, “when in doubt, throw it out?...

Onions are a staple of our kitchens and a foundational ingredient in nearly every cuisine across the globe. As such, we often stock up on onions in bulk for our cooking. But while these hardy vegetables can be stored for a long time, they can go through some changes as they age that might give you pause before cooking with them. But not all changes are bad or dangerous, so before you throw your onions away, check our handy tips below!...

Bananasare one of the mostdelicious and versatile fruitsout there. They’re most often enjoyed as is for breakfast or as a snack, and they can be cooked—be itbaked, caramelized or flambéed—when ripe or even overripe. But exactly when does a brown, overripe banana become unusable? Here’s everything you need to know, from when you should toss areallybrown banana to how to pick the perfect one for your needs. 26 Healthy Recipes to Make with a Bunch of Ripe Bananas...

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow Does Food Get Burned?What Is Acrylamide?Does It Cause Cancer?HCAs and PAHsShould You Avoid Burnt Food? In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How Does Food Get Burned? What Is Acrylamide? Does It Cause Cancer? HCAs and PAHs Should You Avoid Burnt Food? A slice of toast with burnt edges, smeared with jam. Charred vegetables from the grill. Burnt-to-a-crisp marshmallows smooshed between graham crackers along with a square of dark chocolate....

From sour cherries to sweet ones, theantioxidant-packed fruitis one of the highlights of summer. Cherry season is fleeting, roughly lasting from June through August, so we understand if you eat as many as you can while they’re available. But in your haste to enjoy the fresh summer fruit, you may accidentally swallow a cherry pit—is that safe? Read on to learn about cherry pit poisoning and if they’re toxic for humans....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleCan You Get Bird Flu from Eating Eggs?Can You Get Bird Flu from Eating Chicken?Is It Safe to Drink Milk or Eat Dairy Products During the Bird Flu Outbreak?Frequently Asked Questions In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Can You Get Bird Flu from Eating Eggs? Can You Get Bird Flu from Eating Chicken? Is It Safe to Drink Milk or Eat Dairy Products During the Bird Flu Outbreak?...

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleDoes Canned Tuna Expire?Can You Eat Expired Tuna?Potential RisksHow to Tell If Its Gone BadStorage Tips In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Does Canned Tuna Expire? Can You Eat Expired Tuna? Potential Risks How to Tell If Its Gone Bad Storage Tips Close It’s no secret that eating expired food can be a gamble for your health. When it comes tocanned tuna—the second most popular fish in the U....

Cottage cheese is one of those foods that people either love or hate—much like cilantro, licorice and olives. If you happen to be a lover of the soft curdled cheese, you likely have at least one container on hand at all times to snack on, eat with your breakfast or use in your favoriterecipes that call for cottage cheese. So it’s a serious bummer when you discover you haven’t used it up before the expiration date, leaving you wondering,Is this cottage cheese still safe to eat?...

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow Eggs Are DatedFreshness TipsBag Egg SignsEgg SafetyEasy Peeling In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How Eggs Are Dated Freshness Tips Bag Egg Signs Egg Safety Easy Peeling One of the longest-lasting things in your refrigerator just might be that carton of eggs you bought to makeegg bitesor anomelet. Even if it’s been in there a couple of weeks (or longer!), it’s likely that the eggs are still safe to eat, according to experts....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleIs It Safe to Eat Oats Past the Date on the Package?How to Tell If Oats Are BadHow Far Past the Expiration Date Is It Safe to Eat Oats?Does the Type of Oats Affect How Long They Last?How to Store Oats So They Stay Fresh LongerBottom Line In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Is It Safe to Eat Oats Past the Date on the Package?...

It’s officially that time of year to make cozy desserts that embrace your favorite fall flavor: pumpkin—thinkPumpkin Spice Latte Cookiesor aclassic pumpkin pie. But when you realize that the can of pumpkin puree sitting in your pantry is from last autumn and has since expired, you may wonder: “Is it safe to eat expired pumpkin puree? How bad can itreallybe?“We’re here to answer your questions. Read on to find out whether or not pumpkin puree is safe to eat or cook past its expiration date, and how late is too late to use it up....