The public is urged to prepare and consume food safely this holiday season.

• Allow one pound of turkey per person.

• Purchase turkey two to four days before you cook it.

• Keep turkey stored in the freezer/refrigerator until you are ready to prepare.

• Place it in a container to catch juices that may leak.

  How to defrost your frozen turkey/chicken:

  •   Remove frozen food from freezer and put at bottom of fridge.

  •   Defrost frozen turkey in the refrigerator/chiller/cooler.

  •   Run water over the turkey. Do not soak in water to defrost.