From meal prep to leftovers: Expert food safety tips for your Thanksgiving dinner

As the holidays approach and kitchens heat up, food safety becomes just as important as the meal itself.In this short episode, we revisit timeless advice from University of Georgia Cooperative Extension food safety specialist Carla Schwan, an assistant professor in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences, and Manpreet Singh, professor and former head of the Department of Food Science and Technology, now serving as an associate dean in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Together, they share practical tips to help you cook, serve and store food safely this season.From properly thawing your turkey to knowing when to finally pack up the leftovers, this episode will help you host with confidence and keep your guests healthy.Resources:Food Safety Tips for Preparing a Holiday Turkey (UGA Cooperative Extension Publication)FDA major food allergensFind your county UGA Cooperative Extension officeContent from CAES:Healthy holidays: Food safety tips for gifts and gatheringsServing up the facts: Food science and safety----Produced by Jordan Powers and Emily CabreraEdited by Jordan Powers and Emily CabreraMusic and sound effects by Mason McClintock, an Athens-based singer, songwriter and storyteller. Listen to his music on Spotify. Get social with us!Follow CAES on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn and check out UGA Extension on on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn for the latest updates.