You'll never undercook—or overcook—again. According to the USDA, all poultry should reach at least 165°F in order to be safe ...

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 ...

Every November, fans write to us nervously asking about how to defrost a turkey in time for Thanksgiving. “Am I too late?!” they worry. (Our rule of thumb, by the way, is to simply pop the ...

“Last night, I left cooked roast beef on the counter to cool before refrigerating, but I fell asleep and discovered it this morning. I immediately put it in the refrigerator. Since the meat is cooked, ...

Cook food thoroughly to a safe internal temperature using a food thermometer. Thaw frozen food safely in the refrigerator, cold water, or microwave and cook immediately after thawing in cold water or ...