Food Freshness

Find out how to tell if a tomato is bad, understand its shelf life, and gain valuable insights on handling tomatoes to guarantee safety and quality.

Does canola oil go bad? If you’ve wondered, you’re not alone. Here, we provide answers to common questions, including storage methods, helpful tips, and more.

Learn how long leftover mashed potatoes are good for from this FAQ, along with storage and reheating tips and tricks for optimal taste and safety.

Here’s a simple guide about how to tell if raw shrimp is bad, including ways to store it and spoilage signs to look for.

Learn how to tell if an onion is bad in this FAQ, plus get some ideas for keeping it fresh at home!

This guide provides tips on how to tell if raw broccoli is bad and offers advice on selecting and storing the freshest broccoli.

It’s always a holiday when you break out the Bailey’s Irish Cream (or other flavors). But has it been sitting around too long? Let’s look at how long that open bottle of Baileys will keep.

Jalapeno peppers are popular for their staying power. They seem to stay fresh on the counter or in the fridge. But they do go bad, and here’s how to tell.

Learn how to tell if zucchini is bad and everything else you need to know about the vegetable, including its shelf life and storage tips.

Want to know how to tell if rice pudding is bad? Find out how to spot bad pudding, how long it stays fresh, and tips for properly storing it here!

Clementines are sweet, delicious and nutritious citrus fruits, but like all fruits, they can go bad too soon if not stored properly.

Let’s take a look at how long do jalapenos last, plus some quick tips for freezing and storing jalapenos for their longest shelf life.

Blood oranges are known for their complex citrus flavor, great for juice blends, cocktails, sauces, and more. Let’s talk about how to tell if a blood orange is bad, and answer some FAQs.

In this guide, you will learn how to tell if an artichoke is bad or still good to eat, which ones to avoid, and some frequently asked questions about the quality of artichokes.

Let’s talk about the shelf life of applesauce, how to store it opened and unopened, how to tell when applesauce is not good to eat anymore, and more tips.

Did you find a package of beef jerky in the back of your cabinet? Or at the bottom of your backpack stowed in the closet? It’s got you wondering: Does beef jerky go bad?

Does ramen expire? Yes, ramen will expire. While dry ramen noodles and instant ramen sealed flavor packets have a long shelf life because they contain very little water, eventually, they succumb to air and humidity—and time.

Do bay leaves go bad? Yes. Fresh bay leaves can go moldy if not stored properly, and dried bay leaves eventually lose their flavor.

Let’s talk about if lemon juice goes bad and how long it’s good for, both the freshly squeezed lemon juice and the stuff that’s in the bottles. See our storage tips and more.

If you aren’t familiar with the smell, taste, and appearance of cottage cheese and whether you can still eat it without getting sick, you may wonder how to tell if cottage cheese has gone bad.