Asylum Debunks 10 Gross Food Myths

6. Frozen turkey can be thawed on the counter.

Defrosting poultry on the countertop is always a big no-no, unless you like the diarrhea, fever, headache, nausea and the intense vomiting associated with salmonella poisoning. Instead, thaw that frozen bird out in the fridge or immerse it in water kept below 40 degrees. For a full-sized Thanksgiving turkey, this process can take days. Plan accordingly. For instance, plan to make a ham instead.

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