Safety Tips for Preparing Your, Thanksgiving Turkey.<br />1. , Be sure to thaw the turkey properly before you’re ready to cook it.<br />Keep it in the fridge at a safe temperature of <br />40 degrees Fahrenheit or slightly lower.<br />Let it thaw one day for every <br />five pounds of its weight.<br />2. , Be sure to wash your hands <br />before handling food.<br />Continuously scrub them with soap for at least <br />20 seconds and remember to get under the nails.<br />3. , Keep raw turkey separated from <br />all other foods at all times.<br />Make sure to use separate cutting boards, plates, and utensils for your dinner's main course.<br />4, Cook the turkey <br />properly before serving.<br />Test the turkey in three spots and make sure its temperature is at least 165 degrees.<br />5, Properly store leftovers.<br />Place leftovers in the refrigerator within <br />two hours of finishing the meal.<br />It’s also best to put them <br />in shallow containers
