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The turkey is golden brown... but is it done? USDA has turkey tips for cooking a safe bird. View as a webpage Is the Turkey Done Yet? A Step-by-Step Guide to Cooking Safely The turkey is golden brown, the kitchen smells amazing, and your guests may be telling you it's ready to eat. But looks can be deceiving when it comes to cooking poultry. The only way to know if your turkey is both done AND safe is to use a food thermometer. Undercooked poultry can cause foodborne illness, and the thermometer takes out the guesswork. Follow these steps for a safe and delicious holiday meal. Step 1: Prepare Your Thermometer Have your food thermometer ready and know how to use it before the turkey comes out of the oven. Follow steps for calibrating your thermometer if needed. Step 2: Cook Your Turkey Pick a turkey cooking method tha...

Clear up confusion about how to buy and thaw a turkey this Thanksgiving season. View as a webpage Fresh vs. Frozen Turkey: Which to Buy and How to Thaw Safely Planning your Thanksgiving meal starts long before the oven turns on. One of the most common sources of confusion is how to buy and thaw a turkey. Each year, FSIS food safety specialists answer thousands of questions on the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline, many of them about planning ahead. To help clear things up, here are some common myths and the facts you need for a safe holiday. Myth: Fresh turkey is always better than frozen Fact: Both are good choices, and it depends on your timing. Buy a frozen turkey if you are shopping weeks in advance, and allow enough days to thaw it safely. Choose a fresh turkey only if you are shopping one to two days before cooking. Myth: Thawing a t...

 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page . Brazilian Taste Recalls Frozen Chicken and Beef Croquette Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen Brazilian Taste, a Lexington, S.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,120 pounds of chicken and beef croquettes due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains sesame, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. Stay Connected:   Subscriber Services: Preferences | Unsubscribe | Help | Questions? Contact Us This...