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The busiest time of the year for the USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline is the week before Thanksgiving. Calls, chats and emails are answered by food safety specialists who even work on Thanksgiving Day to ensure your meal is safe.
One question often asked is, “How do you properly thaw a turkey?”