By DEON LEGETTE Special to the C-I Avoid common pitfalls that can turn a festive Thanksgiving meal into a food borne illness disaster. Preparing and cooking a turkey safely can determine whether family and friends simply enjoy a delicious meal, or if they will end up with an unpleasant food borne illness. How leftovers are handled will also affect the health of those who will be finishing up the feast in the days afterward.
Avoid food safety pitfalls at Thanksgiving