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Thanksgiving turkey: What the CDC says not to do before cooking a bird
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Raw turkey should never be washed or rinsed as it presents a risk for bacteria to splash around your kitchen and possibly onto other prepared food items this Thanksgiving and beyond.
"Washing raw turkey can spread germs to other food. Federal agencies have recommended not washing turkey or chicken since 2005," the CDC reports on its website. "But a 2020 survey found that 78% of participants reported washing or rinsing turkey before cooking." Nicole Pelletiere is a senior editor on the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.
The health and service organization is reminding the public that old family recipes may "tempt you to keep this practice going, but it can make you and your family sick."
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