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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This interview is from Nov. 24, 2025, and has been edited for clarity. With the holiday season in full swing, you may find that your kitchen is busier than usual with all the holiday cooking going on.

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 ...

A turkey salmonella outbreak just before Thanksgiving in 2018 helped shape food safety efforts underway today aimed at limiting risks linked to the holiday meal's big star. In the end, inspectors ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- From seasoning to sizzle, grilling season is heating up. But before you skewer, think safety. "With proper preparation, you can have your party set up for success," said Jennifer ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond and Henrico Health District (RHHD) is sharing food safety and prevention tips this holiday season to prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses. According to the CDC ...