When in Doubt, Throw it Out!
Dateline: 11/08/99
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More Holiday Food Tips from the USDA
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The Poultry Label Says "Fresh"
"I am shopping for a fresh turkey because I do not want the hassle of defrosting a frozen one. When should I buy it and how do I know if it is fresh? What does ‘fresh’ on the label really mean?"Food Safety of Farm Raised Game
Venison, antelope, boar, pheasant, and other exotic species are now farm raised in the United States, and are under voluntary USDA inspection. For an increasing number of restaurants and home diners, exotic meats are becoming more commonplace. The Hotline has been getting inquiries about these food animal species. Included here are answers to questions about game animals.Countdown to the Holiday
As Thanksgiving approaches, cooking the traditional turkey dinner gives rise to anxieties and questions. What kind of turkey should I buy? Should I buy a frozen turkey or a fresh one? How do I store my turkey?
For additional food safety information about meat, poultry, or eggs, call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1 (800) 535-4555; Washington, DC area, (202) 720-3333; TTY: 1 (800) 256-7072. It is staffed by home economists, registered dietitians, and food technologists weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time, year round. An extensive selection of food safety recordings can be heard 24 hours a day using a touch-tone phone.
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