Stay safe near the water. Make sure your family is following best water safety practices while out on the lakes or rivers this summer! Click here for 4 News Now's previous coverage on how to keep ...

Keeping a thermometer in every freezer and refrigerator will help homeowner track their food's temperature, according to the CDC. "The refrigerator should be at 40°F or below," the CDC website reads.

Are charred and smoked meats safe to eat? -Grilling is now popular during the summer months and it's encouraged to be outside to get sunlight. When food is heated at high temps for a long period ...

Unfortunately, it’s that time to think about preparing for winter weather.

Check the time. If your power has gone out your food will remain safe in your refrigerator for two hours. If it is longer than two hours, but less than four hours, you should use the food immediately.

As the 249th Independence Day celebrations conclude today, Americans will be left with a bounty of leftovers from patriotic barbecues, picnics, and gatherings.