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Boy and girl eating sweet pie with dirty mouths, their parents eating in the background

Nov 22, 2019

How to Safely Prep Your Holiday Pies

It's not a holiday meal without some sort of pie. Every family member has their favorite, but so do bacteria. Find out which types of pie pose more or less risk and how to address those food safety issues. 
Overhead view of fall holidays table with friends hands picking some fingerfood appetizers from a charcuterie board

Nov 21, 2019

Safely Serving Holiday Appetizers

You can always count on a collision of family, friends and finger foods during certain times of the year. We can't guarantee everyone will get along, but we can help you serve them safe and scrumptious appetizers! 
Unidentified person removing a pan of roasted turkey with stuffing fresh from the kitchen oven.

Nov 21, 2019

How to Tell When Your Turkey Is Done

How long should I cook my turkey? How do I know if it’s done? Hint: Make sure you cook your bird to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. 
Happy father bringing Thanksgiving turkey to the table for his family's' meal.

Nov 21, 2019

Tips for Timing Your Holiday Meal

With such an ambitious menu, you'll want to make sure everything is timed just right to avoid food safety issues. But what should you cook first? And how long can your prized turkey or other foods sit out? 
Mother and her daughters preparing stuffed turkey with side dishes for Thanksgiving

Nov 21, 2019

Should I Precook My Turkey Stuffing?

As far as we’re concerned, it’s not a question of “if” there will be stuffing at Thanksgiving, but “how much”! We’ll help you incorporate this hall-of-fame side dish safely into your holiday meal. 
Deep fried turkey that has been cooked in a propane gas deep fryer for Thanksgiving is being taken out of the fryer by a man with protective gloves. The fryer is outside because it is too dangerous to have it indoors.

Nov 21, 2019

The Safest Way to Fry a Turkey

Roasted, smoked, fried. However you cook a turkey, it’s yummy. If you do decide to fry your turkey, there are extra safety issues to consider - good thing we have a food safety rockstar on our team! 
A close-up shot of a woman draining the stock from a roast turkey.

Nov 21, 2019

How to Safely Brine Your Turkey

What the heck is brining? And how do I brine my turkey without making a mess? 
Raw whole turkey defrosting on a kitchen sink. A dish cloth is in close proximity to the defrosting meat, creating a cross contamination and food safety issue.

Nov 21, 2019

Why NOT to Wash Your Thanksgiving Turkey

While it’s tempting to wash your turkey before cooking, you could actually do more harm than good - learn why! 
Fresh Raw Turkey on a cooking pan Ready to be Prepared for Thanksgiving or the Holidays

Nov 20, 2019

Buying and Thawing Your Thanksgiving Turkey

While cozy family gatherings and Aunt Myrtle’s cranberry relish may be off the menu this year, a big ol’ turkey is still very much in play. Learn how to buy and thaw your prize poultry for a safe Thanksgiving feast. 
Two young boys are holding yellow baby chicks at a farm education event by NC State University.

Apr 30, 2019

Why You Need to Wash Your Hands Around Animals

Whether you're holding fluffy baby chicks at the fair (who can resist?) or petting your pooch at home, it's important to wash your hands! Find out why and how to do it well.