While cooking brings food to temperatures that kill dangerous bacteria, it doesn't always sanitize a utensil that's moving in ...

We spoke to the pros about foods that can lead to foodborne illness.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Acidic foods can cause aluminum to leach into food, altering taste and safety. Tomatoes, citrus, vinegar and apples are too ...

Grilling safety is on the minds of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service as Missourians plan for Fourth of July barbecues and events. The agency has released several ...