6 Top Food Safety Questions

When eggs float, are they bad?

Don’t use the egg float test to determine safety. Eggs are safe to eat for a couple of days after the best before date, as long as they are cooked thoroughly.

Is food safe if the can has a dent in it?

If the dent on the can is shallow and there are no other obvious signs that the can is damaged (such as the can expanding or leaking) your food should remain fit to eat.

How long can you safely eat rice after cooking?

Keep rice in the fridge for no more than one day. When you reheat rice, always check the dish is steaming hot all the way through.

Can you eat potatoes when they start to sprout?

Remove any sprouts on potatoes before using them and remember to cut off any green or rotten bits.

Can you eat brown bananas?

Fruit or vegetables that are a bit overripe, such as wrinkly carrots, brown bananas and slightly mushy strawberries, can be eaten normally (providing they are not mouldy). Alternatively, they can be used in cooking, baking or smoothies.

Can you reheat meat more than once?

Previously cooked and frozen meat should only be reheated once. However, you can safely cook defrosted raw meat into a new meal and freeze it. For example, you can use your frozen chicken in a curry, and then freeze this to reheat and eat another day.