Thanksgiving Food Safety Tips Everyone Should Know

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Use a Meat Thermometer

Yes, we know that many turkeys come with that little plastic "thermometer" that pops up when it's "done," but that shouldn't be your only method of checking done-ness. Nope, you need a meat thermometer. When checking the turkey, you need to make sure the breast, thigh, and where the thigh joins the body register at 165 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.

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