Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Washing raw turkey spreads bacteria around your kitchen and is not recommended by food safety experts. Cooking turkey to 165 ...

The USDA says not to wash your turkey because it can spread bacteria. Wash your hands before and after handling raw poultry. Cook the turkey to 165°F to make sure it’s safe to eat. It's a question ...

It’s not necessary and could result in cross contamination. But we get that this can be a cultural norm, so if you do choose to wash, we’ll walk you through the safest way to do it. Washing turkey ...

Millions of American households are getting ready for Thanksgiving this Thursday, and each dish comes with plenty of prep work to create the year’s standout meal. But one age-old question resurfaces ...