US: The Thanksgiving menu: Same food, new safety - (MSU Extension)
November 18, 2007 – 8:04 pmThe Thanksgiving menu turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans typically stays pretty much the same.
However, two food safety recommendations for cooking the meal changed last year.
The U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service eliminated the recommendation for washing raw meat and poultry, including raw turkey, before placing it in the oven. It also adjusted the cooked temperature to 165 degrees F. for all poultry products.
The practice of rinsing the raw turkey in cool running water is no longer recommended.
Eliminating this step reduces the risk of cross contamination from rinse water being splashed around the sink and on the adjoining counter.
Heat during the roasting process will kill any bacteria, if present.
The cooked temperature recommendation 165 degrees standardizes the recommendations for cooking poultry Previously, the USDA recommended different temperatures for poultry parts such as breasts, thighs and wings.
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