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Seafood is an important part of a healthy diet. It's been attributed to healthy hearts and proper development in children. While eating fish and shellfish is important, it's equally important to take precautions to avoid foodborne illness. Here are the FDA's tips for selecting, serving, and storing seafood safely.

Start right when you buy the fish. 
Only buy seafood that is stored on plenty of ice. If it looks slimy or smells sour, steer clear. If you're buying fish that has been frozen, make sure it's below the frost line but does not have too many ice crystals on the packaging — it may have been sitting for too long.

Immediately put fish on ice or in the fridge when you get home.
If you plan on using the fish in more than two days, package it in a moisture-proof container and freeze it.

Store raw fish and cooked fish separately.
When you plan on cooking the fish, let it defrost in the fridge overnight.

Seafood is safe to eat when the internal temperature has reached 145ºF.
The best way to check is by using a food thermometer. The fish should not stay out of the fridge for more than two hours once it has been cooked. 

· Fresh and Frozen Seafood: Selecting and Serving It Safely [U.S. Food and Drug Administration]

Everything old is new again at the Antique Gallery of Round Rock. Located on South Interstate 35, there’s a little bit of everything. Make sure that you give yourself some time to look around; there’s 30,000 square feet of finds! With the eclectic mix of vendors, you will always find something unique and interesting. Furniture hunters will be able to furnish any home with different styles. There are walls filled with artwork and shelves stacked with knick-knacks and glassware. Vintage toy enthusiast can always come upon something cool, and there’s even a section lined with cowboy boots and antique clothes. If you need some help, don’t fret. The helpful staff will be more than happy to look through the files to see if they have what you want. The Antique Gallery is open every day until 6 p.m.

The Antique Gallery of Round Rock
1601 S. Interstate 35, Suite 400
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 671-7467
http://www.antiquegalleryroundrock.com/
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