855. Cooking Raw Turkey to 155 °F

26/11/2025

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ChatGPT image description: A whole roast turkey sits on a platter garnished with parsley and cranberries. Its skin is golden and crisp. A round metal probe thermometer is inserted into the thickest part of the breast, showing a reading of 155°F, highlighting that it’s been pulled from the oven before final resting.Don: I will always find ChatGPT's wacky attempts to draw thermometers to be funny.
















Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of cooking raw turkey to only 155 °FDr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼



























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