When you rinse raw meat or poultry, you’re likely spreading bacteria across kitchen surfaces. Failure to clean these contaminated areas can lead to foodborne illness. Clean and sanitize surfaces, and always cook to the safe bacteria-killing internal temperature – that's 165 F for poultry! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4djMUqr | FoodSafety.gov

Two ways to thaw, safe and sound – fridge or cold water, don’t mess around! Check out USDA's interactive thawing calculator! https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/poultry/happy-thanksgiving | FoodSafety.gov

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O121:H19 infections linked to organic whole and baby #carrots supplied by Grimmway Farms of Bakersfield, California. Grimmway Farms has initiated a voluntary #recall and these products are no longer available in retail stores. ⚠️ ⚠️ Check your refrigerator and freezer; do not eat or serve the recalled products. Organic whole carrots were available