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Food Safety

Lifestyle tutorial Nov 5, 2026 4 min read

Thanksgiving Turkey Safety: When to Start Thawing, How Hot to Cook It and How Long Leftovers Last

A 20-pound frozen turkey needs about five days in the refrigerator to thaw. Here is a thawing calendar for Thanksgiving 2026, the safe cooking temperature and the rules for leftovers.

Lifestyle tutorial Nov 5, 2026 3 min read

'Best By,' 'Use By,' 'Sell By': What Food Dates Really Mean and How Long Food Lasts

Except for infant formula, federal law doesn't require date labels on food, and most dates are about peak quality rather than safety. Here is what each label means and how long common foods last.