Fall squash, apples and cranberries are in season now: what to cook this week
October is peak time for winter squash, apples and cranberries, and a few simple cooking ideas can get your Thanksgiving prep started early.
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October is peak time for winter squash, apples and cranberries, and a few simple cooking ideas can get your Thanksgiving prep started early.
The USDA's Class I recall covers hot dogs, bacon, brisket, ham and deli meats shipped nationwide. Here is how to identify them and where to find the full list.
The USDA says hot dogs, bacon, sausage, turkey breast, ham and more may have been stored at unsafe temperatures. Check your fridge and freezer against the official list.
The USDA's FSIS says some of the hot dogs, bacon and deli meats may still be in home fridges or freezers. Here are the plant codes and dates we can confirm.