The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants the public to keep three food safety precautions in mind when cooking summer staples outside: Wash hands, use a food thermometer and avoid cross-contamination.

Check out the embedded USDA food safety chart below. Click to open this PDF in a new window. ... A full freezer should keep food at a safe temperature for up to 48 hours.

Keep appliance thermometers in both the refrigerator and the freezer to ensure temperatures remain food safe during a power outage. Safe temperatures are 40°F or lower in the refrigerator, 0°F ...

Super Bowl Sunday is one of the top food events of the year — but a lot of those snacks could make you sick if you’re not careful. Here are 5 tips to keep you safe.

Super Bowl Sunday is one of the top food events of the year — but a lot of those snacks could make you sick if you’re not careful. Here are 5 tips to keep you safe.

Super Bowl Sunday is one of the top food events of the year — but a lot of those snacks could make you sick if you’re not careful. Here are 5 tips to keep you safe.