Seven well-known consumer groups acting together as the Safe Food Coalition are petitioning USDA’s Food Safety and inspection Service for a revised safe handling instruction label for meat, poultry ...

Over the past 20 years, there may have been a correlation between media coverage of food safety issues and safe food handling and consumption, according to a new study in the Journal of Food ...

Television cooking shows are an important resource for home cooks, but if these shows fail to model recommended food safety measures, it may lead to poor practices among consumers. Therefore, ...

It may be time to rethink the way we handle our food. Millions of Americans are sickened each year by food born illnesses and many of those cases could be avoided if people cooked or washed their food ...

Summer is upon us, so it is time to get the grill out and gear up for tailgate gatherings. Keeping food safe at a tailgate gathering requires the same safe food handling practices as picnicking ...

The National Restaurant Association has announced the release of "ServSafe Food Handler Guide for Food Banking," its comprehensive food-handling training guide for Feeding America's broad network of ...

SALISBURY — Summer has officially arrived. Monday marked the first day of summer, and you know what that means — grills begin to heat up even more, although more than half of Americans say that they ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Thanksgiving holiday is one that is closely tied to the preparation and consumption of food, and for that reason, carries added risks of food poisoning if proper food ...

Proper food handling, including temperature control and separating raw meats, is crucial to prevent health risks. Labeling for the nine major food allergens is essential when sharing meals to protect ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Turkey is the most popular dish during Thanksgiving celebrations, yet it has to be handled carefully to avoid foodborne illness — the always unwelcome guest at holiday gatherings ...

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As Thanksgiving approaches, the USDA urges everyone to prioritize food safety to avoid foodborne illnesses during the holiday. Thaw turkey in the refrigerator: 24 hours for every 4-5 pounds. Check ...