Defrosting food on the counter may seem convenient, but it puts your health at risk. At room temperature, frozen food quickly enters what is known as the "danger zone," the range where bacteria ...

The kitchen counter is often the place where we leave foods that don't need to be refrigerated. Unfortunately, we might not know exactly which foods are safe to leave out and which ones are not.

Cucumbers, deli meat and eggs are just a few of the everyday grocery items that made a list from Consumer Reports of "10 Really Risky Foods Right Now." It's based on the number of illnesses and deaths ...

Tackling the chore of defrosting food can easily become a delicate dance of safety and flavor. No one wants to spoil a good meal or, worse, risk a foodborne illness. To ensure a healthier and more ...