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QUIZ: Let's Talk Turkey: A Holiday Food-Safety Quiz
Answer to Question 1 of 8  

Wrong, the correct answer is:

A frozen turkey can be thawed on the back porch, which is almost always cold enough.


YES

NO
 
NO. Since the outdoor temperature usually fluctuates, you can't be sure that your turkey will stay in an environment of 40 degrees Fahrenheit (F) or less. Be safe--defrost in the refrigerator. Count on one day in the refrigerator for every five pounds of frozen turkey. Be sure to place it in a container that is large enough to catch the thawed fluid to prevent leakage onto other foods in the refrigerator since this fluid may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause food-borne illness. The turkey can be cooked up to two days after it's completely thawed.
 
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