When it comes to prepping food, you probably think washing everything is the way to go. It seems like a no-brainer, right? After all, cleanliness is next to deliciousness—or something like that. But ...

For decades, it seemed like common sense. You bring home raw chicken from the grocery store, unwrap it, and give it a good ...

Washing your turkey puts you at risk for cross-contamination, which can spread foodborne illnesses. Everyone has their own turkey recipe. And whether they got it from a favorite chef or a trusted ...

The CDC is reminding you ahead of Thanksgiving -- don’t wash your turkey. You grandmother was wrong to teach you this. We’re sorry. The CDC said: “Federal food safety advice has recommended against ...

Some wash chicken before they cook it, but does it make it any safer? Your grandmother always washed her chicken, your mother taught you to wash chicken and it just feels logical that washing meat ...

Some fruit absorbs pesticides and herbicides, so even if the produce is rinsed off at the grocery store, you should still perform a proper washing (or three) after buying. In fact, here are several ...

Washing food before cooking is often seen as a necessary step in food preparation. However, there are certain foods that you should actually skip washing to avoid compromising taste, texture, or even ...