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Recalls

Is there a recall on Butterball turkeys?

Food

No, alcohol does not make eggnog with raw eggs safe to drink

Contrary to what you may have heard, alcohol does not reliably kill bacteria in raw eggs. However, there are ways to guarantee your homemade eggnog is safe to drink.
Health

No, Butterball turkeys aren’t recalled amid abuse allegations circulating online

A decades-old PETA video that’s resurfaced online alleges Butterball employees abused turkeys. But there isn’t a recall on Butterball turkeys amid the allegations.
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.
Holiday

Refrigerated Thanksgiving leftovers are safe to eat for 4 days

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the Monday after Thanksgiving is the last day people can safely eat refrigerated leftovers.
Holiday

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.
Health

Some black plastic items are made from recycled electronics

Items made from black plastics, like spatulas, toys and take-out containers, may contain harmful chemicals from recycled electronics. We VERIFY data on health risks.
Medicare

What we can VERIFY about Medicare Advantage plans and how to avoid scams

Many readers have asked us about ads that tout extra benefits for people on Medicare Advantage plans. Here’s what you need to know about how the plans actually work.
Medicare

No, traditional Medicare doesn’t offer flex cards

Flex cards are only offered by some private Medicare Advantage plans and only cover certain expenses.
Health

Debunking 3 common cold myths

Despite popular belief, cold or rainy weather cannot make a person sick. VERIFY asked the experts to weigh in on this old wives’ tale, and more common cold myths.
Health

No, taking vitamin C at the first sign of illness won’t help fight a cold

Studies have shown loading up on vitamin C doesn’t prevent illness for most people. We VERIFY the real effects of the popular supplement.
Medicare

No, traditional Medicare doesn't offer grocery cards or other non-medical benefits

Some Medicare Advantage plans, which are private health insurance plans not run by the government like traditional Medicare, may offer grocery cards.