Washing your turkey puts you at risk for cross-contamination, which can spread foodborne illnesses. Everyone has their own turkey recipe. And whether they got it from a favorite chef or a trusted ...

To wash or not to wash. That really is the question when it comes to meats. However, there isn't a cut-and-dry answer.

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 ...

Most families have a lot of great Thanksgiving traditions, but there is one turkey ritual the U.S. Department of Agriculture wants you to discard. Forget what your grandma did - the USDA says "don't ...

Washing food before cooking is often seen as a necessary step in food preparation. However, there are certain foods that you should actually skip washing to avoid compromising taste, texture, or even ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Go ahead and rinse your cranberries, potatoes and green beans. But food say experts say don’t — repeat don’t — wash the turkey before popping it in the oven on Thanksgiving Day. They ...

You’ve purchased a Thanksgiving turkey and the fixings to accompany it. You’re feeling anxious as you slowly cross all the items off your to-do lists as you get closer to the day of preparation and ...