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TOLEDO, Ohio — As families prepare for holiday gatherings filled with home cooked meals, health officials are urging residents to follow basic food safety guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses.

With recalls of numerous food products in the news due to potential contamination by salmonella, listeria and other contaminants, kitchen and food safety is very much top of mind for millions of ...

When we talk about safely preparing food at home, we often stress the importance of washing and cleaning as we go. With raw poultry, however, experts make an exception: They say never wash your ...

Warm weather means it’s time for barbecues, beach days, and backyard get-togethers. But with rising temperatures comes the risk of foodborne illness, especially when meals are served outdoors. Here's ...

Spring holidays bring families and friends together for Easter ham, Passover brisket, and Mother’s Day egg-based brunch dishes. As consumers across America prepare these traditional meals for ...

TOWNSHIP, LANCASTER COUNTY. IF YOUR FAMILY IS ANYTHING LIKE MINE, THEY ARE ALREADY UNTHAWING THAT TURKEY AND GETTING SOME OF THOSE SIDE DISHES PREPARED FOR THANKSGIVING. BUT IT’S SO IMPORTANT FOR YOU ...

Bacteria can be spread all around the kitchen and get onto hands, cutting boards, utensils, counter tops and food. Be sure to keep your cooking area clean as possible. Cross-contamination is how ...