Do you know how to keep food safe during a power outage? Kaitlyn Thompson, a health environmentalist at the Paducah-McCracken ...

Food safety during a power outage is tricky. How long can things last, and how can you keep the fridge as cold as possible? Here, the how-to. When you buy fresh produce or a package of chicken thighs, ...

During unexpected emergencies, access to refrigeration can vanish without warning, leaving meat at risk of spoiling within hours. Cold smoking has been used for centuries to keep meat safe for longer ...

If you want to be extra safe, you can keep an appliance thermometer in your freezer, which can help confirm the freezer ...

Gardens grow flush in Oregon’s warmer harvest months; meanwhile, preserved food can be enjoyed anytime. Volunteers in an Oregon State University program offer helpful tips for those looking to ...

In a world of freezers, coolers, and constant access to electricity, the Amish have managed to maintain their traditional way of preserving meat without modern refrigeration. Their techniques, honed ...

How many times can food be defrosted and frozen again? Can leftovers go from the fridge to the freezer? We asked experts to answer your questions about freezer food safety. Freezers kept at 0°F can ...

After carefully choosing the freshest produce at the market, people face even more choices with vegetables, fruit, meat and dairy products at home that can help prolong freshness, minimize waste and ...