Food safety tips for Thanksgiving

It is a tradition in many Canadian homes to serve poultry (turkey, chicken and duck) at Thanksgiving. However, if poultry isn't prepared, cooked or stored properly, you and your family could be in danger of getting food poisoning (also known as foodborne illness). While cooking poultry to the proper internal temperature kills harmful bacteria in the food, it doesn't help control bacteria that may have spread around your kitchen while the food was being prepared or stored. Follow these safety tips to help protect you and your family.

Product safety

Clean, separate, cook and chill: Follow these four key food safety steps when preparing your meal to reduce the risk of getting sick from undercooked poultry and stuffing, and from cross-contamination in your kitchen.