After you thaw your turkey but before you cook it, carve it, savor it, and make the most of leftover turkey in creations like Turkey à la King, you might be wondering, should you wash turkey? Readers ...

The CDC is reminding you ahead of Thanksgiving -- don’t wash your turkey. You grandmother was wrong to teach you this. We’re sorry. The CDC said: “Federal food safety advice has recommended against ...

Washing your turkey puts you at risk for cross-contamination, which can spread foodborne illnesses. Everyone has their own turkey recipe. And whether they got it from a favorite chef or a trusted ...

Washing anything before getting it prepared for cooking seems like the ideal and hygienic choice. However, when it comes to turkey, chicken or any poultry, it is not. As preparations for Thanksgiving ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tradition reigns supreme when it comes to how Americans prefer to cook their Thanksgiving turkey. (Getty Images) Thanksgiving is ...

Every Thanksgiving, millions of home cooks become kitchen scientists, experimenting with thawing, basting, and timing the perfect bird. Friends and family share treasured secrets or tips for creating ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Millions of American households are getting ready for Thanksgiving this ...

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It’s not necessary and could result in cross contamination. But we get that this can be a cultural norm, so if you do choose to wash, we’ll walk you through the safest way to do it. Washing turkey ...