Thanksgiving came by once again, and with the occasion also came CDC's constant reminder to the people about washing their turkeys. Don't. They state that while old family cooking traditions still keep this practice going, the CDC remarks that washing the turkey can make the family sick, as the poultry juices can contaminate the whole kitchen (food and utensils included).
The CDC also provides some tips on how to handle the turkey properly (see them over at ABC 6 or via this poster here). To keep it simple, it's this: wash everything the raw turkey touched (your hands included), and make sure the turkey (and the stuffing) is cooked at least at 165°F.
Make sure to remember these tips for the next Thanksgiving or when you cook another turkey.
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