Stress less about Thanksgiving dinner this holiday season.
There are so many exciting components that go into aThanksgiving feast.
Nobody wants to deal with food poisoning, especially on Thanksgiving.
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USDA Top Thanksgiving Safety Tips
1.
It’s best to keep the turkey as cold as possible until you make it back to your freezer.
Are there fluids on the outside of the bag?
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This could make you and other diners seriously sick.
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2.
Transition your turkey from the freezer to the fridge based on how its size.
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If its 10 pounds, you should move it 48 hours before youre planning to cook it on Thanksgiving.
Grab your meat thermometer!
All of these areas need to reach at least 165F.
before your turkey is safe to eat.
And yes, you still need to check the temperature of your turkey if it has a pop-up button.
while cold foods need to be kept under 40F.
Put the serving trays over ice if you want to keep them cooler for longer.
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4.
Leftovers
Once youre ready to pop your leftovers back in the fridge (if you have any!
For a whole turkey, confirm youcarve the rest of itbefore storing the leftovers.
This helps the meat cool down properly in the fridge and prevent bacterial growth.
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