The science behind Food Safety Week
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.
More in this section
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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.
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How chilled is your fridge?
Friday 8 June 2012
Kaarin Goodburn at the Chilled Food Association gives her views on fridge temperatures.
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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.
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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.
