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Here's what you need to know before hosting Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, and new hosts face risks from thawing errors and kitchen hazards, USDA and fire experts warn.
- Fire stations and the USDA urged first-time Thanksgiving hosts to follow practical safety guidance, stressing planning to manage timing and space for a successful meal.
- Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, so the National Fire Protection Association and CDC warn first-time hosts about elevated fire and foodborne illness risks.
- For safe thawing, follow U.S. Department of Agriculture timing and cold-water steps, and use a meat thermometer to ensure turkey and stuffing reach 165°F.
- Check smoke-detector batteries, stay in the kitchen when frying, never use water on grease fires, and have a fire extinguisher or fire blanket ready.
- To reduce stress, expect hiccups and prioritize guests over perfection, designate raw-meat utensils, clean as you go, avoid washing poultry, and keep kitchen cleaning supplies ready.
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