Thaw Your Turkey Safely in Time for Thanksgiving

Food Safety News Release

Tuesday, November 14 2023

JESUS GARCIA, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, FOOD SAFETY EDUCATION STAFF

A frozen turkey in a refrigerator

The busiest time of the year for the USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline is the week before Thanksgiving. Calls, chats and emails are answered by food safety specialists who even work on Thanksgiving Day to ensure your meal is safe.

One question often asked is, “How do you properly thaw a turkey?”

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Last Updated: Nov 14, 2023