Christmas tree on fire (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #409929529 - Michael Rogner)

Five holiday safety tips to prevent fires

Close-up of family saying grace while holding hands during Thanksgiving meal at dining table. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #465695788 - Drazen)

Let’s talk turkey! Six poultry preparation pointers

Homemade Dark Chocolate Fudge (Photo: iStock - bhofack2)

K-State food scientist says holiday candy can be a science experiment

Holiday baked Ham with sides green beans,roasted potatoes, mac and cheese ,cookies and pumpkin pie. (Photo: iStock - vm2002)

Ham prices and choices increase near holidays

A group of gift packages wrapped in different U.S. dollar denominations of twenty, and hundred dollar bills, decorated with red and green bows. (Photo: iStock-YinYang)

Tips to make your holidays more joyful by lessening financial stress

Close up of a pink and white amaryllis flower. (Photo: iStock - TeleMakro Fotografie │ Ina Hensel)

Holiday blooms need to be planted soon

Fun Halloween dinner party table. (Photo: iStock - bit245)

Make a plan to survive the food ‘marathon’

Easter dinner table with ham, asparagus and carrot cake (Photo: iStock - VeselovaElena)

Spring holidays are for family feasts, not pesky bacteria guests

  • By Zoya Sattar │ USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service