DO NOT RINSE YOUR TURKEY! The USDA recommends against rinsing the bird before cooking. Meredith Carothers with the USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline says it is a health issue you […]
There Is Still Time To Thaw That Frozen Bird
If your plans changed for Thanksgiving or if you forgot to take the turkey out of the freezer, it is not too late. Andrea Balitewicz with the Butterball Turkey Hotline […]
Cheeseburgers, hamburgers and hotdogs being grilled
Avoid Grilling Mistakes On Memorial Day Weekend
The Memorial Day Holiday is a great time for a cook-out. Whether it’s in your backyard or at a picnic ground, food safety is important. Meredith Carothers, with USDA’s Meat […]
Thanksgiving Cooking – Turkey By The Numbers
Thanksgiving Day is nearly here and it’s time to start the work on the big meal. Do you have everything you need? Do you remember all the important numbers? KCHI […]
Food Safety – Preparing For Thanksgiving
When you are cooking poultry, especially for a crowd, you need to take extra care to clean as you go in your kitchen. University of Missouri Extension Health Specialist, Sue […]
A Game Plan For Big Game Food Safety
If you are planning a party for the NFL’s National Championship game on Sunday, The USDA says you need a SOUND GAME PLAN! Start with a Clean Game. Make sure […]
Food Safety – Preventing Cross Contamination
As the cook for the Holiday meal, Food Safety is important. The University of Missouri Extension recommends you clean as you go, but be careful of cross-contamination. When you are […]
Thanksgiving By The Numbers
While the guest list and the amount of food needed for this year’s Thanksgiving may both be smaller, some numbers for this holiday do not change! Write these down for […]
USDA Food Safety Study
USDA is in the middle of a five-year study collecting information on how the public handles food. The results of the study will be used to teach the public better […]
Food Shopping Recommendations Amid COVID-19
Food Safety and shopping for food are important concerns during this pandemic. Many people have questions about how to shop safely.  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants to reassure […]