According to food safety guidelines from most public health agencies, today is the last day to safely eat refrigerated leftovers from Thursday’s holiday meal, and if you didn’t get them into cold storage within two
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Don’t be a turkey, practice food safety for Thanksgiving meals
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture more than 45 million turkeys are consumed on Thanksgiving Day. That’s more than 45 million opportunities for Food poisoning, not even counting side dishes.
Proper handling and cooking
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Don’t poison the family: Wash your hands, not the turkey
Editor’s note: Provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Millions of Americans are about to gather family and friends around the dinner table to give thanks. But for those preparing
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Thanksgiving Leftovers: Keep Your Family Safe Through the Holidays
For some, the biggest benefit of Thanksgiving is the leftovers. That’s especially true for the cooks of the family, who know that the leftovers from Thursday’s dinner will give them a break from the kitchen
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Don’t Rinse Your Turkey and Other Thanksgiving Safety Tips
Despite what Julia Child might have told us during the height of her authority on all things related to home cooking, we should not be washing our raw poultry — especially not in the kitchen
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15 Postal Workers Hospitalized After Eating Potluck Leftovers
At least North Carolina 15 postal workers were taken to the hospital Thursday after consuming food from a Veteran’s Day potluck. Dozens of employees at a U.S. Post Office on West Pointe Drive in western
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Leftover Safety: Know the Basics to Keep Your Family Safe
Yesterday, you probably indulged in turkey, stuffing and a variety of side dishes. Today, you may be considering a turkey sandwich with cranberries and gravy for lunch. 
A few questions to ask yourself before taking
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Thanksgiving From a Food-Safety Perspective
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Before You Toss Food, Wait. Check It Out!
It’s happened to all of us: you’re looking for something in the freezer or pantry, and discover food that has been forgotten. Your first impulse is to throw it out, but wait! Is it still
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Thanksgiving Food Safety: From Fridge to Table and Back Again
The turkey is in the fridge (or on the counter in cold water), thawed and ready for preparation. You’ve selected the perfect size of bird for your guests, be it 18, 20 or maybe even
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