How to Avoid Food Poisoning over Thanksgiving

How to avoid food poisoning over Thanksgiving

Envato Elements Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and food. Unfortunately, with all the feasting, it can also be a time for increased risk of food poisoning. Below are some simple tips to help reduce the chances of foodborne illness becoming part of your celebration. Wash your hands before you start preparing any food and again after you’ve touched any raw meat or eggs. To get rid of bacteria, it is important to use warm water, soap and…

Thanksgiving leading day of the year for U.S. home cooking fires

MISSOULA The Missoula Rural Fire District is issuing some cooking safety reminders ahead of Thanksgiving.Thanksgiving Day sees nearly 1,500 home cooking fires annually, making it the most dangerous day of the year for kitchen blazes, according to new data from fire safety experts.An estimated 1,446 home cooking fires were reported to U.S. fire departments on Thanksgiving Day in 2023, reflecting a 388% increase over the daily average, according t…

Cooking a Thanksgiving turkey? Tips for safely frying, storing and reheating

Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and if you’re cooking the centerpiece of dinner, food safety experts have some tips to help you avoid a disaster. Cooking fires spike on Thanksgiving Day to about 1,400 each year, about triple the number of daily average cooking fires throughout the year, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Deep-fried turkey, which has gained in popularity over the years, is particularly dangerous and can le…

Red Cross offers steps to help avoid a Thanksgiving cooking fire - Dodge City Daily Globe

AMERICAN RED CROSS RELEASE Thanksgiving is a peak day for home cooking fires in the U.S. Thanksgiving and the day before are the top two… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close