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Refrigerated Thanksgiving leftovers are safe to eat for 4 days

Holiday

Refrigerated Thanksgiving leftovers are safe to eat for 4 days

Food

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.
Holiday

Verifying which Thanksgiving foods are safe for pets

Much of the holiday 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.
Money

No, the price of a whole turkey hasn’t nearly doubled since 2019

Yes, you’re probably paying more for a turkey this year than two years ago. But headlines claiming those prices have “nearly doubled” nationwide aren’t accurate.
Money

No, the price of milk nationwide hasn’t risen by 40% in the last year

Milk prices have only increased by about 8% over the last year, not 40%, like a viral tweet claims.
Food

Yes, climate change could impact the production of beer

Water and barley are highly subject to climate change. And that impact could alter the taste of beer and lead to higher prices.
Environment

Yes, chocolate production is a cause of deforestation

One of the climate issues being discussed at COP26 is deforestation, which has been driven in part by cocoa production.
Health

Yes, eating more fiber can help with weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight

Experts say foods that are high in fiber are good for your health, and it’s true that eating more fiber can help you lose weight and even maintain a healthy weight.
National

No, legitimate reports of contaminated Halloween candy are not common

Experts say legitimate reports of children being harmed by contaminated Halloween candy are best understood as contemporary legends or urban myths.
VERIFY

Fact-checking if legitimate reports of contaminated Halloween candy are common

Experts say legitimate reports of children being harmed by contaminated Halloween candy are best understood as contemporary legends or urban myths.
Environment

VERIFY Snap: Fact-checking claims about the fall season

Autumn is here and the VERIFY team is answering a few questions about the fall season.

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Refrigerated Thanksgiving leftovers are safe to eat for 4 days

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

Verifying which Thanksgiving foods are safe for pets

No, eating turkey does not make you sleepy

No, the price of a whole turkey hasn’t nearly doubled since 2019

No, the price of milk nationwide hasn’t risen by 40% in the last year

Yes, climate change could impact the production of beer

Yes, chocolate production is a cause of deforestation

Yes, eating more fiber can help with weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight

No, legitimate reports of contaminated Halloween candy are not common

Fact-checking if legitimate reports of contaminated Halloween candy are common

VERIFY Snap: Fact-checking claims about the fall season

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