Give Thanks While Preventing Food-born Illness
1. SAFELY THAW YOUR TURKEY
Thaw your turkey in the refrigerator or in a sink of cold water that is changed every 30 minutes. Never thaw your turkey by leaving it out on the counter. When the turkey is left out at room temperature for more than two hours, its temperature becomes unsafe as it moves into the danger zone between 40 degrees F and 140 degrees F, where bacteria can grow rapidly.
2. SAFELY HANDLE YOUR TURKEY
It's important to keep in mind that bacteria from raw poultry can contaminate food preparation surfaces, utensils and other food items it comes in indirect or direct contact with. Make sure to wash your hands with soap and water after handling raw turkey and before preparing other foods to prevent cross-contamination. Also, be sure to use separate utensils for raw meat and ready to eat items. Thoroughly clean food preparation surfaces before taking the next steps in cooking.
3. SAFELY STUFF YOUR TURKEY
Cook ingredients such as vegetables, eggs and meats thoroughly before stuffing inside the turkey. Place the prepared stuffing inside the turkey just before roasting rather than the night before. This prevents the likelihood of the stuffing becoming contaminated with the contact of raw poultry. Remove stuffing immediately after the turkey comes out of the oven.
1. SAFELY THAW YOUR TURKEY
Thaw your turkey in the refrigerator or in a sink of cold water that is changed every 30 minutes. Never thaw your turkey by leaving it out on the counter. When the turkey is left out at room temperature for more than two hours, its temperature becomes unsafe as it moves into the danger zone between 40 degrees F and 140 degrees F, where bacteria can grow rapidly.
2. SAFELY HANDLE YOUR TURKEY
It's important to keep in mind that bacteria from raw poultry can contaminate food preparation surfaces, utensils and other food items it comes in indirect or direct contact with. Make sure to wash your hands with soap and water after handling raw turkey and before preparing other foods to prevent cross-contamination. Also, be sure to use separate utensils for raw meat and ready to eat items. Thoroughly clean food preparation surfaces before taking the next steps in cooking.
3. SAFELY STUFF YOUR TURKEY
Cook ingredients such as vegetables, eggs and meats thoroughly before stuffing inside the turkey. Place the prepared stuffing inside the turkey just before roasting rather than the night before. This prevents the likelihood of the stuffing becoming contaminated with the contact of raw poultry. Remove stuffing immediately after the turkey comes out of the oven.
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- Barack Obama
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