‘What’s the safest way to defrost chicken?’ We’re answering your food safety questions

The Guardian reports: We’ll be hosting a live Q&A on 26 October at noon ET on the Guardian US site with guest experts Rachel Sherman and Caroline L Schauer The Drexel food lab tested the best air fryers (the Cosori, a hands-down winner), the best nonstick cookware (Our Place, trendy and top of the line) and much more Food safety concerns us all.

It used to mean properly washing lettuce and cooking chicken to 165F.

This lifestyle story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include We’re, ET and Guardian US.

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United States · Americas

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The Guardian

First reported

26 Oct 2026, 03:40 IST

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We’re, ET, Guardian US, Rachel Sherman

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Lifestyle

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