Protect Yourself From Unwanted Pathogens This Thanksgiving . . . Cook the Turkey with Cranberries

A timely article from Discovery News describes the potential antibacterial properties of cranberries and how cooking a turkey with cranberry juice may help prevent infection from such unpleasant diseases as E. coli and Salmonella.  Considering that cranberries are generally already a part of most Thanksgiving dinners this is a good way to help prevent unnecessary illness during the holiday.  Of course the safest choice is just to make sure you keep the kitchen clean and that your bird reaches and internal cooking temperature of 180 degrees (F).  Stuffing in the Turkey should reach at least 165 degrees (F).  Have a safe and happy holiday everybody.