Thanksgiving is here — and for a host who plans on serving turkey, experts say food safety must be at the top of the to-do list. Foodborne illness from eating contaminated food causes approximately 48 ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says a 16-pound turkey will take about four days to thaw in the refrigerator, which means ...

For less stress the day of a big celebratory or holiday meal, try roasting your turkey at a lower temperature overnight while you sleep. You'll still have to bake your turkey (for a short time period) ...

Despite warnings every year, someone tries to deep-fry their turkey and it just ends up in disaster. Here's safety advice to ...

Following food safety steps will help assure a happy and healthy holiday, says K-State food scientist Karen Blakeslee.

BE ALERT! Now, that sounds simple. Distractions, being tired, or being impaired can lead to catastrophe. Stay in the kitchen. A lead cause of kitchen fires is unattended cooking. Stay near when you ...

WASHINGTON — This story from The Conversation by Kimberly Baker, Food Systems and Safety Program Team Director and Assistant Extension Specialist, Clemson University. Thanksgiving is a time for ...