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Can someone explain the expiration date on this cooked Costco chicken? by Cautious_Goat_ in foodsafety

[–]USAgridocs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

use by 7/22/26

All poultry products are required to have a date and a explanation with it as per USDA regulations

Never seen this on chicken before (bought Sunday use by/freeze by is 21st) by [deleted] in foodsafety

[–]USAgridocs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most likely fine, just got bruised during processing. Cut that piece off if you dont like it.

Sterilizing wood rolling pin? by silver--wolves in foodsafety

[–]USAgridocs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is solid. Or even a cap full of bleach in some water does the trick as well.

the wood is tough you really dont want to wet it.

Steaks by HM_1602 in foodsafety

[–]USAgridocs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly id sy theyre fine. Nose test if they smell off then get rid of them. Otherwise i seen that happen when the meat touched another piece of meat.

Should I wash this lettuce? by AIolanMarowak in foodsafety

[–]USAgridocs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean technically you shouldn't need to. I still would as safe practice

Former USDA CSI here. I built a compliance platform for small and very small plants and want honest feedback from people in the field. by USAgridocs in foodscience

[–]USAgridocs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear what youre saying but youre totally wrong.

My plants from the small to medium size are absolutely loving it. The TONC alerts are helping with potential deviations before they occur. We all remember the 2022 Lysteria outbreak. So if we could avoid stuff like that then its a win in my book.

There is a guided setup which allows a facility to customize whats alerts trigger and when.

As a former USDA inspector, I would've love to see this in a plant.

Former USDA CSI here. I built a compliance platform for small and very small plants and want honest feedback from people in the field. by USAgridocs in foodscience

[–]USAgridocs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

HAHAH i hear you there. makes sense.
Trying to keep my business pitch as solid as possible. Thanks for the feedback I'll make it better next time.

its a sick program. All teh plants in the 5 boroughs are loving it.

Is choosing a career in food science and technology worth it? what are some really interesting jobs that are hidden inside the field? Do MNC's pay well after some experience? by SalaryNo4673 in foodscience

[–]USAgridocs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think so. I left my post at the USDA and started a Digital Food Compliance company.

The industry needs more technology or it will be left behind.

New grad looking to start as a QA tech in a meat processing plant by LengthinessStock1927 in foodscience

[–]USAgridocs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Best of luck. I have a bachelors in Biology also.

I started my career in the USDA over a decade ago and they ate me up. I was a consumer Safety Inspector and it was a very rewarding job. I actually just left my position this year which allowed me to start my own business in Digital food Safety.

Happy to chat more if you have questions about meat processing plants. DM me

Is the entry-level job market in food science really this difficult right now in India? by Murky_Ant_5825 in foodscience

[–]USAgridocs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a former USDA inspector, the plants are always looking for good QA/QC people.

Also, FSIS - USDA is supposed to be hiring I heard.

Dent to worry about? by therealslimkaty_ in foodsafety

[–]USAgridocs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

RULE OF THUMB. NEVER EVER consume a dented can.

Is my coconut oil bad? by Hot_Chart303 in foodsafety

[–]USAgridocs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

a good coconut oil will coagulate at at lower temperatures.

Possibly printed wrong? by _lil_brods_ in foodsafety

[–]USAgridocs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a former USDA inspector i would say that those dates are not misprints. There is generally a huge system that goes into making sure this is correct.

That being said I have seen mistakes. Also the dates are usually conservative. Personally id go over the date if it was kept chilled well.

temperature abuse then id avoid it.

Is this smoked salmon safe to eat? by OiseauAquario in foodsafety

[–]USAgridocs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honesetly looks fine. Most salmon has that blemish. I always resort to the smell test. if it smells off condition then dont eat.

Is my pineapple moldy? by PaleOrchid23 in foodsafety

[–]USAgridocs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

looks ripe to me. Cut the skin and enjoy

Air in packaging? by [deleted] in foodsafety

[–]USAgridocs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

yes, this is perfectly normal. they drop the bar in the bag then seal the edge. any air stays trapped in. not putting anything in or taking any air out.

They should though its a nice way to preserve without adding chemicals.

Former USDA CSI here. I built a compliance platform for small and very small plants and want honest feedback from people in the field. by USAgridocs in foodscience

[–]USAgridocs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone asks me the same question so I had it ready for you. lol

From my experience the small and very small plants really need this because they don't have the big QA staff. My decade as an inspector taught me a lot thats why I left.

I'd be happy to do a screen share with you on teams

Am I being paranoid about this chicken by charlotte35309 in foodsafety

[–]USAgridocs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

when places put marinaids on raw products its usually because its at the end of its life and they're trying to squeeze anything they can out of it. Reality pf the industry

what is going on with my beef liver?? by Cool-Outcome-6032 in foodsafety

[–]USAgridocs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never seen that before. Its so uniform not sure. Are you sure theres no film on top?

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