Tag: food safety
Safe ways to thaw and cook a frozen turkey
Learn how to correctly thaw a frozen turkey to minimize the growth of bacteria, which can cause foodborne illnesses.
Turkey day tips
Keep your Thanksgiving celebration food safe by following these tips.
Ensure food safety while tailgating this football season
Penn State Extension food safety experts offer tips and strategies to help block foodborne illness before it intercepts your fun while tailgating.
Food-borne illnesses: Treating and avoiding
Learn how to avoid food-borne illnesses and what to do if you find yourself suffering from a case of food poisoning.
USDA: Add these food safety items to back-to-school shopping list
On your next back-to-school shopping trip, make sure to include food safety items on your shopping list to keep school lunches safe.
Food safety, not luck, needed to cook corned beef safely
Use good food safety practices to cook corned beef for St. Patrick's Day. It should be handled with care to avoid foodborne illnesses.
Online orders can mean dicey delivery
Consumers have turned to food delivery as an alternative to eating out or shopping in a grocery store, but they should keep a food safety in mind.
Nonperishable foods to stock up on in advance of a snowstorm
In the event of a snowstorm that may keep you inside for days, you should have at least three days’ worth of food and water. Learn what to stock up on.
Keep family and friends safe from foodborne illness this Thanksgiving
By following the tips below, you'll lessen the chances of having a visit from foodborne illness — an unwelcome visitor — at your table this Thanksgiving.
How to safely assemble and cook a turducken for Thanksgiving
The complicated assembly of a turducken leaves a lot of room for error. Learn how to safely store, handle and cook a turducken for Thanksgiving.
