The difference between the shiny and dull sides of standard aluminum foil is purely aesthetic and results from the ...

High-quality ceramic cookware is generally safe because it doesn’t release harmful chemicals during normal cooking temperatures. To ensure safety, always choose ceramic cookware labeled “lead-free” ...

Don't go serving egg-spired food this summer. (Sorry.) Egg salad, deviled eggs and hard-boiled eggs are all popular picnic, cookout and potluck dishes. But while egg-based dishes can make a tasty ...

The answer is a resounding "very." To kill bacteria, hot foods should be kept at more than 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The low setting on slow cookers is about 200 degrees. If you leave your cooker ...

There's a lot you can do at home -- and when dining out -- to decrease your risk of foodborne illness. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, electric vehicles ...

THE monsoon brings relief from the summer heat, but it also creates ideal conditions for the growth of disease-causing ...

With bird flu virus detected in cow’s milk, U.S. health authorities have issued warnings against potential sources of exposure, including drinking raw or unpasteurized milk. They have also reiterated ...

Temperatures are cooling and the holidays are coming so you'll be trying to keep warm and cook more but you'll want to do it ...

A bad smell in the refrigerator or freezer could signal a potential food safety issue, says a Kansas State University food ...

Thanksgiving is meant to gather your loved ones around the dinner table, but poor food handling can leave your loved ones sick. Properly defrosting a turkey is one of the most common questions ...