How to Safely Prepare Thanksgiving Dinner

Posted November 14, 2024

For many families across the United States, Thanksgiving dinner is one of the year’s most memorable moments. However, while this holiday meal can be an integral part of a wonderful family celebration, you must also take certain precautions to ensure everyone’s safety.

When preparing your Thanksgiving meal, consider the following steps:

– Keep your turkey and other perishable goods adequately refrigerated until it’s time to begin cooking.
– Check smoke alarms and have a fire extinguisher available.
– Wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling turkey or other raw foods.
– Never leave ovens, stoves and other cooking devices unattended.
– Keep children and pets away from hot surfaces and sharp objects.
– Ensure the thickest parts of your turkey—the breast, the areas between body and thigh and between body and wing—and internal stuffing all reach 165F.
– Stow cords and clean up as you go to avoid clutter and potential trip hazards.

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