Thanksgiving food safety tips from experts

How to practice proper food safety this Thanksgiving, according to the USDA
In anticipation of Thanksgiving, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging consumers to practice proper food safety — especially when thawing, prepping and cooking the star of the holiday: turkey.
Food safety on Thanksgiving
I think that the biggest issue is the risk that people run in food that's not prepared correctly for foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning,” says Dr. José A. Acosta, the director of New Mexico public health.
How Long Can Thanksgiving Leftovers Last in the Fridge?
Your Thanksgiving dinner should not sit out for longer than two hours. Make sure to refrigerate leftovers at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or colder within this time period to prevent food poisoning, FoodSafety.gov advises. The website also suggests slicing up the turkey into small quantities before putting them in the fridge, so it cools faster.
A doctor’s food safety tips for Thanksgiving Day
Here are safe ways to prepare, serve and store your Thanksgiving feast and leftovers, according to a doctor. You’ll be thankful you did.
Food safety: How to keep Thanksgiving leftovers safe, last longer
Nancy Urbanec with the Nebraska Extension office shows how to save leftover food safely and make it last longer.
Thanksgiving leftovers: What to keep, when to toss and how to stay healthy
Assuming everything passes the visual and sniff test, ensure you heat leftovers to a proper temperature. Use a meat thermometer to ensure that meat and other leftovers reach at least 165 F like Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju of Urban Farmie does. “Then I know that they’re safe to eat,” she said.
A Food Safety Expert Told Us how Long Thanksgiving Leftovers Are Good for
Noshing on Thanksgiving leftovers is as much of an American tradition as a roast turkey dinner with all the sides. But it's important to enjoy your leftovers safely and avoid foodborne illness. Not to mention Thanksgiving leftovers tend to dry out and lose their oomph after several days in the fridge.
Tips for Food Safety Ahead of Thanksgiving
Make sure to refrigerate dense foods like sliced turkey, cooked sweet potatoes or gravy in shallow containers to help them cool down fast. Schaffner’s recent research showed that foods cooled in containers at a depth of no more than 2 inches posed little risk of growing dangerous germs.
Food safety tips to keep you and your guests safe this Thanksgiving
FILE – A grill-roasted brined turkey is presented on a table in Concord, N.H. Turkey is the center of most Thanksgiving meals, but it’s important to handle raw poultry properly to avoid spreading bacteria that can send your guests home with an unwanted side of food poisoning.
Thanksgiving leftovers and food safety
KETV's Melissa Fry talks to Nancy Urbanec with the Nebraska Extension Office about how to keep your Thanksgiving leftovers safe from contamination and how to stretch your dollar this holiday
How To Keep Thanksgiving Leftovers Tasty & Safe
If you are preparing a traditional Thanksgiving dinner this year, you will probably have a lot of leftovers. The US Department of Agriculture says there is a time limit on how long you can safely store leftover food.
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