The U.S. Department of Agriculture offers four basic food safety tips to reduce the risk of food-borne illness during the ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — As families prepare for holiday gatherings filled with home cooked meals, health officials are urging residents to follow basic food safety guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses.

Amid holiday festivities, fire risk surges from cooking, heating and decorations. Simple precautions can prevent disaster, ...

PARKERSBURG — As the holidays approach, family dinners are at the front of everyone’s mind, especially turkey for Thanksgiving. The Environmental Health Department of the Mid-Ohio Valley Health ...

Keep raw meat and cooked food or ready-to-eat foods (like salads) separate. Store foods like salads, meats, and cheeses in a ...

Thanksgiving is the leading day for home cooking fires, with a 388% increase over the daily average, the National Fire Protection Association says. Unattended cooking is annually the primary cause of ...

COLUMBIA — The traditional Thanksgiving feast is one of the most anticipated meals of the year. But amid all the excitement, food safety can often be overlooked, turning a joyful gathering into an ...