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Extended outages lasting more than four hours can make food in your fridge unsafe to eat
Make your home a no-fly zone by cleaning your drains, refrigerating your produce and DIYing a fruit fly trap
Microwaves use non-ionizing radiation and haven’t been shown to cause cancer — follow food safety practices and use microwave-safe containers
Once perishable food hits the table, it’s typically good for about two hours
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Levels are generally low, but there are ways to minimize potential health risks
Drinking untreated water can have dangerous consequences, like bacterial infections
Cut up foods into small pieces and make sure you sit down and focus during meals
Color, texture, smell and expiration date all hold important clues
Warning: A popular TikTok hack to extend the life of avocados could lead to food poisoning
Don’t let any turkey or stuffing go to waste this year!
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