USDA Thanksgiving Food Safety

Check all of types of turkeys regulated by the USDA.

• Fresh

• Frozen

• Organic

• Grass Fed

• Free - Range

What are 3 safe methods to thaw a frozen turkey?

• Microwave

• Leave it out on the counter at room temperature

• Leave it in the refrigerator

• Soaking it in cold water

Which method of thawing a turkey is preferred by the USDA?

• Microwave

• Cold Water

• Refrigerator

• Room Temperature

For every 4-5 lbs of frozen turkey, you should allow _____ hours of thaw time in the refrigerator.

• 4-5

• 24

• 48

True or False:

It is not necessary to wash your hands before or after you handle a raw turkey.

• True

• False

True or False:

Washing the raw turkey kills all bacteria on carcass, making it safe to eat.

• True

• False

Certain items in the kitchen should be kept seperate from other items. These items should also get washed after use.

Check all items that should be washed before touching another food.

• scissors or knife that cut the raw turkey out of the plastic wrap.

• cutting board that prepped the turkey

• the spoon Mom/Dad used to scoop stuffing from the stuffing bowl into your hand, then you stuffed the stuffing into the raw bird using only your hand......

What cooking temperature must the turkey reach to be safe to eat?

• 125 F

• 135 F

• 155 F

• 165 F

After cooking, all food for a meal should be refrigerated within _________hours.

• 6

• 2

• 4

True or False: The USDA states its safe to eat leftover food that has been in the refrigerator for 7 days.

• True

• False