A delicatessen sells cooked and preserved meat products, such as sausages and bacon. The oldest method of preserving meat is brining or salt curing, and modern curing often involves sodium nitrite or nitrate. Sausages are often made with edible casings and flavored with regional signatures. A delicatessen is the name of a shop that sells […]
Canned meat can last for years if properly prepared using hot or raw packing methods and pressure canning. The USDA recommends leaving space at the top of jars and using a pressure vessel due to low acid levels in meat. Specific instructions are available for each type of meat. Meat can last so many months […]
Meat recalls are common due to foreign body contamination, often from bacteria such as E. coli, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella. Proper hygiene in processing plants and cooking meat to the correct temperature can prevent illness. Contaminated pet food can also pose a risk to humans. Regulations govern food safety around the world, but it’s not […]
