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.

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 ...

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

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 ...