"Cooking takes longer with big masses of food. Cooling takes longer with big masses of food," Schaffner noted. This highlights how the size of the meal can complicate food safety during holidays.
"Nearly 90% of U.S. hosts plan to serve turkey on Thanksgiving this year," according to Butterball. Safe handling of turkey is vital to prevent foodborne illnesses.
"A frozen turkey needs about 24 hours for every 4 to 5 pounds of weight to thaw in a refrigerator," Schaffner advised, stressing the importance of proper thawing methods.
"Don't wash the turkey. It's a bad idea," Schaffner cautioned, as washing can spread bacteria into the kitchen, increasing the risk of contamination.
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