A frozen chicken breast on a wooden cutting board, a knife above it - Yurou Guan/Getty Images It's time for dinner and you realize you haven't thawed the chicken. Sure, in an ideal world, you'd ...

‘Home cooks tend to underestimate how cross contamination can spread bacteria across the kitchen,’ says Dr Siyun Wang.Composite: The Guardian/Getty Images Do you use the same kitchen sponge for days ...

WASHINGTON — As you fire up the grill this Memorial Day to celebrate the unofficial start of summer, it’s important to keep more than just your burgers in check. Food safety should be front and center ...

Cook food thoroughly to a safe internal temperature using a food thermometer. Thaw frozen food safely in the refrigerator, cold water, or microwave and cook immediately after thawing in cold water or ...

Every November, fans write to us nervously asking about how to defrost a turkey in time for Thanksgiving. “Am I too late?!” they worry. (Our rule of thumb, by the way, is to simply pop the ...

If you’re stocking up on chicken at the supermarket, popping it in the freezer is a great option to extend its shelf life. But if that chicken ends up sitting in your freezer for months on end, you ...

Storing chicken and fish right isn’t just about flavor—it’s about food safety. These foods spoil fast, and a little care can help you dodge food poisoning and keep your meals tasting great. When you ...