Before you put that giant turkey in the sink, STOP! Rinsing your bird before baking WILL NOT reduce your chances of foodborne illness.
In fact, if you rinse the turkey, you have a greater chance of getting sick because of cross-contamination.
So stay safe from foodborne illness during the holidays and all year round! You can read the full blog post here: http://ow.ly/oUBv50GPnTa
Original source can be found here.
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