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Recalls

Is there a recall on Butterball turkeys?

Food

No, alcohol does not make eggnog with raw eggs safe to drink

Contrary to what you may have heard, alcohol does not reliably kill bacteria in raw eggs. However, there are ways to guarantee your homemade eggnog is safe to drink.
Holiday

VERIFYING which Thanksgiving foods are safe for pets

Much of the Thanksgiving meal is dangerous for pets because of fats, oils, spices, seasonings and other ingredients that can be toxic to them.
Holiday

No, eating turkey does not make you sleepy

Eating a few slices of turkey isn’t enough to put you to sleep on Thanksgiving. Instead, experts say eating a lot of carbs can help induce that post-meal nap.
Holiday

Refrigerated Thanksgiving leftovers are safe to eat for 4 days

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the Monday after Thanksgiving is the last day people can safely eat refrigerated leftovers.
Holiday

No, hot food doesn’t need to cool down before going in the fridge

U.S. food and health agencies say it’s a myth that hot food shouldn’t go in the refrigerator.
Recalls

Yes, there is a ground beef recall, but not for beef sold at grocery stores

The ground beef, which was distributed to restaurants nationwide, is being recalled for potential E. coli contamination.
Food

Yes, there is a Canada Dry and Schweppes class action lawsuit

A class action lawsuit alleges the popular brands don’t properly disclose that their ginger ale contains artificial flavors.
Money

Yes, the average Thanksgiving meal this year is more affordable than last year

Cheaper turkey prices nationwide have helped the overall cost of a Thanksgiving dinner come down from a record high in 2022.
Medicare

No, traditional Medicare doesn't offer grocery cards or other non-medical benefits

Some Medicare Advantage plans, which are private health insurance plans not run by the government like traditional Medicare, may offer grocery cards.
Winter Guide

No, drinking alcohol doesn’t help you stay warm in cold weather

Contrary to popular belief, drinking an alcoholic beverage doesn’t help keep you warm in the cold. It actually cools you down instead.
Recalls

Yes, there is a recall on nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry products over listeria concerns

BrucePac is recalling roughly 6,000 tons of ready-to-eat meals sold at Walmart, Target and other stores because they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria.