With graduation season and summer upon us, now is the time to plan for keeping foods safe at potlucks, picnics, and beach days. Bacteria multiply most quickly in the temperature danger zone which is ...

Is there a “correct” temperature for refrigerators and freezers? Yep: A fridge temperature of 37° F will keep fresh food good for as long as possible—with no ice crystals on lettuce or bacteria ...

September is Food Safety Education Month and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services encourages the public to follow four safety guidelines to prevent food borne illnesses. Those ...