A pantry staple found in many of our kitchens may be toxic. That’s the alarming takeaway from a new Consumer Reports investigation into lead in ground cinnamon. In some cases, tests reveal high lead levels.

Having a picnic or cookout at a park or beach may be a summer tradition, but the warm weather can turn tasty treats into nasty bacteria in a short amount of time. Consumer Reports’ food safety experts have tips for making sure you keep food poisoning off the menu.

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A San Antonio-area couple said they were offered a $10 credit after finding an addictive pain relief pill in a plate of nachos purchased at Chacho's in Leon Valley.

Raw chicken in your freezer may be contaminated with potentially lethal bacteria, and it's perfectly legal.

With more people cooking at home these days and saving money by buying and bulk and freezing, Consumer Reports looks at the safest ways to thaw. Not only should you not leave meat out in room temperature to defrost, running hot water over it is another risky move. The safest way is always in the refrigerator because foods maintain a safe temperature below 40 degrees, she said. If you need dinner on the table soon, Mujahid suggests putting frozen meat in a sealed plastic bag and submerge in cold water. It will take about an hour for one pound of meat to thaw this way and it should be cooked immediately.