Thanksgiving is the peak day for home-cooking fires, with deep-fried turkeys posing major risks, including injuries and significant property damage. Safety experts advise frying only in a cleared ...

Austin Fire Department says more cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year Common mistakes include too much oil, dropping frozen or partially thawed turkey into oil AUSTIN, ...

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 ...

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Food poisoning outbreaks increase during the holidays, according to the CDC. Turkeys should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Washing a turkey before cooking is highly advised ...

Ready or not, the holidays are here. It’s a time when many Americans accustomed to preparing simple meals find themselves responsible for safely serving multi-dish feasts. It’s no easy task. Outbreaks ...

Turkey, stuffing, pies — your oven’s big day is coming up. But if it’s covered in last year’s drips and splatters, you might be in for more smoke than sizzle. Consumer Reports reveals the easy ways to ...