Suzie's Tips ... Delicious Food and Keeping it Safe

Rinsing Lamb Before Cooking - Should I ? It isn't necessary to wash raw lamb before cooking it -- just blot the surface with new paper towels. Any bacteria which might be present would be destroyed by cooking. Dating of Lamb Products Product dating is not required by Federal regulations. However, many stores and processors may voluntarily date packages of raw lamb or processed lamb products. If a calendar date is shown, there must be a phrase explaining the meaning of the date. Use or freeze products with a "Sell-By" date within 3 to 5 days of purchase. If the manufacturer has determined a "Use-By" date, observe it. This is a quality assurance date after which peak quality begins to lessen but the product may still be used. It's always best to buy a product before its date expires. It's not important if a date expires after freezing lamb because all foods stay safe while frozen. Have a safe day. Shopping for new cookware? Find it here: Shopping Favorites Cook Ware Selection See you tomorrow. Suzie Posted: Friday 18th March 2005, 12:32 AM

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