"Most Thanksgiving dinners center around turkey. Stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce, common staples of the holiday menu, earn their place on the table because of turkey. Many even refer to Thanksgiving as Turkey Day. The USDA estimates people across the United States eat over 46 million turkeys on Thanksgiving. As you head out to pick up this necessary item, we have a few tips for you."
"Most turkeys are sold frozen. The best place to find a fresh turkey is at your local co-op or ordering one directly from a turkey farm. A fresh turkey is one that has never been stored in a temperature lower than 26° F while a frozen turkey has been stored in a temperature lower than 0° F. The USDA recommends buying a fresh turkey only if you plan to prepare it in the next 1 to 2 days."
"A turkey that has a USDA "Certified Organic" label meets all the USDA's requirements. The USDA looks at how the birds are raised, including both their environment and their food being free from antibiotics, antifungals, herbicides, and synthetic chemicals. What Does Free-Range Mean? This term can mean different things but guarantees that turkeys can be outdoors during the growing cycle. This could be a very small area by the"
Thanksgiving centers around a turkey-focused feast featuring stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce. Americans consume over 46 million turkeys on Thanksgiving according to USDA estimates. Turkey selection involves choosing type, size, and timing of preparation. Fresh turkeys have never been stored below 26°F and are best purchased only if prepared within 1 to 2 days. Frozen turkeys have been stored below 0°F. USDA Certified Organic turkeys meet standards for raising conditions and feed, including no antibiotics, antifungals, herbicides, or synthetic chemicals. Free-range labeling guarantees outdoor access during the growth cycle, though the outdoor area can vary widely.
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