The science behind Food Safety Week

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We have spoken to a number of food safety experts to find out more about the science behind some of our food safety advice, including 'use by' dates, fridge temperatures, how freezing keeps food safe and the safe use of leftovers.

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  • Freeze frame

    Friday 8 June 2012

    Lorna Rowswell, from the hygiene and microbiology team at the Food Standards Agency, explains how freezing keeps food safe.

  • How chilled is your fridge?

    Friday 8 June 2012

    Kaarin Goodburn at the Chilled Food Association gives her views on fridge temperatures.

  • Loving your leftovers

    Friday 8 June 2012

    We can make good use of leftover food, if we have cooked or prepared more than we need, as long as we take care doing so. Bob Martin explains why.

  • Setting 'use by' dates

    Friday 8 June 2012

    We spoke with Dr Roy Betts, Head of Microbiology at Campden BRI, to find out more about how ‘use by’ dates are set.