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Follow the rules when thawing & cooking turkeys to avoid illness

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November 22nd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Thousands of Iowans will be cooking their very first Thanksgiving turkeys tomorrow, and for those newbies, certain rules need to be followed when handling the big bird. While the Butterball Hotline offers some important cooking tips, so does the Iowa Statewide Poison Control Center. Registered nurse and poison center educator Joan McVoy says it’s vital to thaw frozen turkeys properly.

Take care to follow the directions on pre-heating and cooking temperatures when popping the big bird in the oven.

Food handling is also important -after- the big meal to prevent food-borne illnesses.

If you have questions, the Sioux City-based Iowa Statewide Poison Control Center is staffed around-the-clock and it’s a free call at 800-222-1222.

(Radio Iowa)