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fromFast Company
1 week ago

More Kroger shrimp is being recalled over radioactive fears: See the full updated list of products to avoid

The FDA has issued another recall notice, expanding the list of products that could be contaminated with Cs-137. This recall is being carried out by Aqua Star (USA) Corp. of Seattle. As with previous recalls, these shrimp were processed by an Indonesian company whose containers tested positive for Cs-137. Cs-137 is a radioactive isotope that is widely found in trace amounts throughout the environment, due to widespread testing of nuclear weapons in the 1950s and 1960s.
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fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

The Only Scent Your Tuna Steak Should Give Off That Indicates Freshness - Tasting Table

For fresh tuna fans, nothing beats a well-prepared tuna steak. With a perfectly seared salt-and-pepper crust and a pink, juicy inside, they don't call them steaks for nothing. But cooking tuna at home can feel intimidating for the uninitiated. Perhaps the most important tip you need when cooking with tuna is knowing how to determine if it's fresh. The best method - give it a sniff.
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fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

What You Should Smell When Buying Fresh Shrimp, According To Martha Stewart - Tasting Table

Inspect shrimp for firmness, a clean seawater smell, absence of ammonia or black spots, and refrigerate raw shrimp up to two days or freeze for longer storage.
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fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

More brands added to radioactive shrimp recall

Potentially radioactive frozen shrimp, including brands sold in Massachusetts, were recalled due to detection of Cesium-137 in shipments from Indonesia.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why You Should Always Thaw Frozen Lobster Tails Before Cooking - Tasting Table

Frozen lobster tails can be serious stress-savers, since you don't have to worry about butchering the expensive shellfish or having them go bad in the fridge. The only inconvenience is the thawing process, but it absolutely cannot be skipped. Try to cook lobster tails from frozen, and you'll end up with a chewy disappointment. Lobster meat is delicate, and proper thawing allows for gentle, consistent cooking.
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fromTasting Table
5 months ago

Is Costco's Fresh Salmon Safe For Sushi? What You Need To Know - Tasting Table

Costco's fresh salmon is safe for sushi, even if not labeled 'sushi-grade'.
Understand the risks of consuming raw seafood, especially parasitic infections.
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