The truth about "heat sanitizing" a spoon in the pot. Is it safe to keep using the same spoon after stirring raw meat into a dish? According to food safety experts, no. While cooking brings food to ...

Avoid foodborne illness by cooking these foods thoroughly before you dig in.

Mistakes like undercooking your meat, leaving food out too long and not washing your hands can increase the risk of foodborne illness—a quick way to ruin a beautiful summer weekend. Fortunately, with ...

Americans across the country will celebrate the nation’s milestone 250th birthday this weekend, hosting family and friends outdoors with BBQ and cookouts.  There are simple steps you can take to ...

Read this before your next cookout.

As Americans prepare to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday this Fourth of July, millions of people will gather for backyard barbecues, picnics, parades and fireworks displays. Food safety experts ...

You may have learned from parents or grandparents, or even read in old recipes, to rinse meat before cooking. But Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee said rinsing meat is an ...

These common cookout mistakes can turn into food poisoning fast.

Is it safe to keep using the same spoon after stirring raw meat into a dish? According to food safety experts, no. While cooking brings food to temperatures that kill dangerous bacteria, it doesn't ...