For many families across the United States, Thanksgiving dinner is one of the year’s most memorable moments. However, while this holiday meal can be an integral part of a wonderful family celebration, you must also take certain precautions to ensure everyone’s safety.
When preparing your Thanksgiving meal, consider the following steps:
- Keep your turkey and other perishable goods adequately refrigerated until it’s time to begin cooking.
- Check smoke alarms and have a fire extinguisher available.
- Wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling turkey or other raw foods
- Never leave ovens, stoves and other cooking devices unattended.
- Keep children and pets away from hot surfaces and sharp objects.
- Ensure the thickest parts of your turkey—the breast, the areas between body and thigh and between body and wing—and internal stuffing all reach 165F.
- Stow cords and clean up as you go to avoid clutter and potential trip hazards.
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