The best way to make sure your turkey is fully cooked, to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, is to use a meat thermometer, said Lisa Shelley, who researches food safety at North Carolina State University. Don’t rely on golden-brown skin or the color of the turkey juices. Once the turkey is served, be sure to refrigerate it and all the other leftovers — mashed potatoes, gravy, yams — within two hours. “Really, set a timer when you put everything out,” suggested Quinlan.
And don’t skimp on the cleanup. Wash your hands before preparing food and after touching raw poultry. But make sure to consider the counters, the cutting boards and any tools that may be contaminated, too, said Shelley. Clean with soap and water, then sanitize with chlorine bleach. “It’s a two-step process,” she said.Certain holidays are known for specific injuries and Thanksgiving’s no exception, said Dr. Christopher Kang, president of the American College of Emergency Physicians.
Beware, turkey fryer fires. Deep-fried turkey may sound delectable, but it’s a dangerous dish for home cooks to prepare. The fryers can tip over and spill -- and the combination of a frozen or not-quite-thawed turkey and hot oil can create an explosion. Even when that doesn’t happen, Kang said he’s seen plenty of painful scalding injuries caused by hot oil.Thanksgiving gatherings also kick off a spike in other ER visits as generations gather and swap germs.
When your Irish and Choctaw safety at Thanksgiving is an illusion.
None of my routine or traditions have changed since the fauxdemic. APisFakeNews
Just wait
Remember, if you don’t want to be invited over for Christmas, and subsequently won’t need to purchase more gifts, make sure you talk about sex, politics and religion at the Thanksgiving meal.
With an extra dose of facts on our historical myth of Thanksgiving
I definitely was not one of those that followed those insane mandates. 2020 was our biggest and best Thanksgiving
Let’s talk about Pelosi’s underground pedo ring!
The best tip is to ban any MAGA Republicans from your home. They are violent extremist losers.
No
Not really. Covid is still real. It’s flu season and RSV is going around. I’ll stick to the small family gathering. No big bash.
We don't need tips on safety and good health from the AP!
I think we did that last year too
No, we continued to have our Thanksgiving ‘big bash’ all during the pandemic. Nothing new this year. donotliveinfear
More people have died this year so far than any point during the 'pandemic'. Just food for thought.
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