As families prepare for Thanksgiving, local chef Steven Brooks is cautioning home cooks about the risks of foodborne illness, ...

Everyone wants to know what time the turkey will be ready. However, the more important when is what temperature it'll be safe ...

Thanksgiving is just days away, and the State Departments of Health (DOH) and Agriculture and Markets (DOAM) have food safety ...

Make sure to refrigerate dense foods like sliced turkey, cooked sweet potatoes or gravy in shallow containers to help them ...

As families across the nation prepare for Thanksgiving feasts, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a strong ...

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A food safety expert at Virginia Tech shares tips on how long you should cook and keep meats and how you can keep your ...

Food safety is likely far from your mind as you’re focused on ... “People should use a food-grade thermometer, not the ...

As we start cooking all the delicious food for Thanksgiving, it's important to remember food safety tips to ensure a healthy ...

Tip 4: Use a food thermometer Use a food thermometer to check the meat ... s website to reduce foodborne illness and other health risks. For additional food safety tips visit the Department of ...