Meal prepping is a great way to save money, spend less time in the kitchen and stick to a meal plan. But while cooking meals for the week ahead may be convenient, there can be real risks associated with eating bulk-cooked meals.
It’s not that bulk-cooked meals are inherently a food safety issue. Rather, it comes down to how the food is stored for later. So if you’re someone who likes to meal prep, here’s my advice as a microbiologist on how to do it safely.