Can I store my leftover seafood outside overnight without it spoiling? [more inside]
posted by prunes on Oct 8, 2009 - 10 answers

Why are things suddenly starting to go bad/sour/rotten in my fridge much sooner than they used to? [more inside]
posted by CommonSense on Aug 25, 2009 - 18 answers

"Refrigerate after opening," says the tomato sauce. Unfortunately, it wasn't. This was roughly 48 hours ago. (It was closed.) Still safe to eat?
posted by werty on Jan 4, 2007 - 39 answers

Cooking Challenge Part 2: Food Allergy + No Kitchen for 3 Days! Tips needed for keeping food fresh, for making food that doesn't go bad, and for getting all my nutrients! (And Davis, CA suggestions for restaurants! See inside) [more inside]
posted by sdis on Jul 25, 2006 - 8 answers

Does milk go bad faster if you drink straight from the container? [Moo inside] [more inside]
posted by ssmith on Oct 2, 2004 - 9 answers