Safe Bites

Learn why eating moldy mushrooms is unsafe, how to identify mold vs. mycelium, and proper storage techniques to keep your mushrooms fresh. Expert food safety advice inside.

Discover the safety of eating star anise, its culinary uses, and potential health benefits. Learn to distinguish between safe Chinese star anise and toxic Japanese varieties. Find tips for safe consumption and when to exercise caution.

Discover the health risks of eating moldy pineapple and learn essential safety precautions. Find out why it's unsafe to consume pineapples with visible mold and how to identify spoilage.

Learn when it's safe to eat bell peppers with mold and how to properly handle them. Discover USDA guidelines, food safety considerations, and tips to extend pepper shelf life.

Discover why eating moldy mushrooms is unsafe and learn expert tips on mushroom storage and safety. Protect your health with our comprehensive guide to fungal food safety.

Discover the safety and potential health benefits of squid ink in cuisine. Learn about its antioxidant properties, possible risks, and tips for safe consumption. Dive into the world of this unique marine ingredient.

Discover the risks of eating moldy onions and expert food safety tips. Learn when to discard or salvage onions with mold and how to handle potentially contaminated produce safely.

Consuming dried pineapple past its expiration date is generally safe if properly stored. Learn about shelf life, potential risks, and how to identify spoilage in expired dried pineapple to ensure food safety.

Discover why eating moldy nuts is dangerous and learn about the health risks associated with aflatoxins. Find out how to properly store nuts and when to discard them for your safety.

Dried plums can often be safely consumed past their expiration date if properly stored and showing no signs of spoilage. Learn about shelf life, potential risks, and how to determine if your expired prunes are still good to eat.