Are you checking your steps? These 4 simple steps are essential to preventing foodborne illness when preparing food in your home: 1. Clean — Wash hands and surfaces often. 2. Separate — Don't cross-contaminate. 3. Cook — Cook to the right temperature. 4. Chill — Refrigerate promptly. | FoodSafety.gov

Two ways to thaw, safe and sound – fridge or cold water, don’t mess around! Check out USDA's interactive thawing calculator! https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/poultry/happy-thanksgiving | FoodSafety.gov

When you rinse raw meat or poultry, you’re likely spreading bacteria across kitchen surfaces. Failure to clean these contaminated areas can lead to foodborne illness. Clean and sanitize surfaces, and always cook to the safe bacteria-killing internal temperature – that's 165 F for poultry! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4djMUqr | FoodSafety.gov