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Fruitcake – Will it Last Forever?

holiday food safety

more than a dozen tamales, wrapped in corn husks, sit inside a large metal pot

Nov 27, 2023

Holiday Food Safety Tips for Tamales

Tamales are a delicious holiday staple. Here are some tips to help you avoid foodborne illness when making them. 
two bottles of infused oil

Dec 4, 2019

Food Safety Tips For Making Infused Oils, Vinegars, Liquor or Honey

Food safety tips for making hand-crafted gifts of infused oils, etc. 
a roasted turkey on a table

Nov 22, 2019

Expert Tips for Thanksgiving Food Safety

Our food-safety expert shares research-based tips for how to buy, thaw, prep and cook your Thanksgiving feast so everyone stays happy and healthy. 

Nov 22, 2016

Cooking Stuffing This Holiday? Here’s a Simple Way to Help Ward Off Foodborne Illness

Some food safety tips to help you avoid making loved ones sick this holiday season — because nothing ruins a get-together like projectile vomiting. 
a glass of eggnog on a table in front of a fireplace

Dec 15, 2014

If Eggnog Has Eggs in it, Why Is it Safe to Drink?

Eggnog is a holiday treat, but it contains eggs. So why is it okay for us to drink it? We can answer your questions about eggnog and food safety. 
Two fruitcakes rest on a cutting board. How long will a fruitcake last?

Dec 5, 2014

Fruitcake – Will it Last Forever?

How long will a fruitcake last? Is it safe to eat old fruitcake? We asked a scientist.