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Take the mystery out of food safety

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Published: May 9, 2009

When you stop and think about all the food stored in your kitchen, it's hard not to get a little panicky.

The news is full of food safety horror stories. Use by this date. Sell by that date. You can almost hear the ticking.

But tossing the products - and your money - feels like a bigger waste. So, here's a little help, designed to take the mystery out of your meat. And cheese. And so on.

ON THE COUNTER

Most baked goods can stay out of the fridge, with the exception of custard or egg-filled items.

•Baked goods: Bread will dry out in the refrigerator. If you must store in there, put the bread, plastic sleeve and all, into a zipper-close, to prevent dryness. Otherwise it's fine on the counter or in a bread drawer.

•Spice rack: Yes, you've seen the recommendations to throw them out after six months because they're not as potent as they once were.

But Jean Draeger, nutrition educator with the University of Wisconsin Extension in Waukesha County, Wis. offers this advice: Just add more. "Offset the loss of flavor by simply adding more, to taste." It's that simple.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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