Canada concerned as final rule for ‘Product of USA’ meat labels announced

Canada’s federal government, as well as organizations representing some the nation’s beef producers, warn a decision south of the border about “Product of USA” labels on meat, poultry and eggs could disrupt supply chains. The United States Department of Agriculture announced Monday a final rule on conditions for when voluntary “Product of USA” or “Made … Read more

Frequently asked questions: is smoked salmon cooked?

According to Hong Kong’s Centre for Food Safety (CFS), hot-smoked salmon is smoked at a temperature of between 70 and 80 degrees Celsius (158 to 176 degrees Fahrenheit). On the other hand, cold-smoked salmon, which takes three to four days to process, is smoked at a temperature no higher than 33 Celsius (91 Fahrenheit). In … Read more

Cooks’ questions: how long does ground turkey last in the freezer?

How long is ground turkey good in the freezer? The short answer? Three to four months. While uncooked, whole poultry can retain its quality for one year in the freezer, time is – you guessed it! – money. On average, Hong Kong retailers are pricing frozen birds at around HK$855 (US$110). Ground turkey (turkey mince) … Read more