Once we have all had our Thanksgiving feast, avoiding waste and potential foodborne illnesses becomes our most important task. A careful approach to storing and reheating Thanksgiving leftovers can extend the joy of the holiday
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USDA urges consumers to keep risky habits out of the kitchen this Thanksgiving
As the nation prepares for its most celebrated food holiday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is urging consumers to prioritize food safety during Thanksgiving preparations. The focus is on avoiding practices that could expose families…
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Too much food is an All-American holiday tradition, and that means lots of leftovers. If not dealt with carefully, all that extra food can go to waste, or worse, cause foodborne illnesses.
Food needs to…
Continue Reading How to deal with all those Thanksgiving leftoversUSDA advice clears Turkey confusion before Thanksgiving
This week, many will enjoy a delicious meal on Thanksgiving Day with family and friends. Taking the necessary steps toward safe food handling and sanitation will help protect you and your loved ones this year. …
Continue Reading USDA advice clears Turkey confusion before ThanksgivingThanksgiving leftovers — keeping them tasty and safe
Whether you’re watching football during the holiday weekend, chilling with family or doing some online shopping, Thanksgiving leftovers are sure to be a part of the plan.
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Food safety tips for pet owners to follow during holiday celebrations
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Thanksgiving is a time for friends, family and holiday feasts—but also a time for possible distress for our animal companions. Pets won’t be…
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Tailgating: Keep your food safety game face on or face the penalties
From college to the pros, Thanksgiving week is one of the busiest times of the football season. Here are some tips from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) on how to…
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UPDATED – Publisher’s Platform: A Thanksgiving question to the FDA, CDC and state and local health authorities
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On this Thanksgiving I want to say how thankful I am for those who work to protect the food we eat. Although for 26 years I have been primarily supportive of those who protect…
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Keep today’s Thanksgiving leftovers safe to eat tomorrow with these tips
Guy Crosby, “The Cooking Science Guy” has some tips to keep you enjoying your Thanksgiving food beyond the holiday. Guy Crosby, an adjunct professor in the Department of Nutrition at Harvard T H Chan School…
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Turkey Day tips: Four ways to stay safe this Thanksgiving
By quoting numbers from the CDC, a food safety specialist from Oklahoma State University recently demonstrated how import home food safety is, especially during the holiday season when there are more cooks in the kitchen…
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