jayward Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Eight out of 10 people wash their turkeys before cooking them, a survey finds - significantly increasing the risk of food poisoning. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) found women aged over 45 were the most likely offenders, with the North-East of England the worst black spot. The FSA warns against washing meat because harmful bacteria can splash to worktops, dishes and utensils. Germs that cause food poisoning can linger on surfaces for days. Judith Hilton, head of Microbiological Safety at the Food Standards Agency, said: "Most people think they know how to prepare the Christmas meal with their eyes shut. "But we've found that there are still a couple of Christmas food safety clangers served up each year. Turkey washing seems to be the most common blunder." Ms Hilton said it was not possible to wash off all potential disease-causing agents from meat using water - the only way to kill them was to cook the meat thoroughly. "By washing your raw turkey, you're actually more likely to spread the germs than get rid of them," she said. Results from the survey show that 17% of people are not sure how to tell when their turkey is cooked. Although formal reported incidents are fairly low, 2% of people think they have suffered from festive food poisoning in the past 5 years. To ensure that turkey is cooked properly, make sure it is piping hot all the way through, cut into the thickest part to check that none of the meat is pink, and if juices run out they should be clear. The temperature should reach 70C for a least two minutes during the cooking process. More than 2,000 people took part in the survey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight32 Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Eight out of 10 people wash their turkeys before cooking them, a survey finds - significantly increasing the risk of food poisoning. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) found women aged over 45 were the most likely offenders, with the North-East of England the worst black spot.The FSA warns against washing meat because harmful bacteria can splash to worktops, dishes and utensils. Germs that cause food poisoning can linger on surfaces for days. Judith Hilton, head of Microbiological Safety at the Food Standards Agency, said: "Most people think they know how to prepare the Christmas meal with their eyes shut. "But we've found that there are still a couple of Christmas food safety clangers served up each year. Turkey washing seems to be the most common blunder." Ms Hilton said it was not possible to wash off all potential disease-causing agents from meat using water - the only way to kill them was to cook the meat thoroughly. "By washing your raw turkey, you're actually more likely to spread the germs than get rid of them," she said. Results from the survey show that 17% of people are not sure how to tell when their turkey is cooked. Although formal reported incidents are fairly low, 2% of people think they have suffered from festive food poisoning in the past 5 years. To ensure that turkey is cooked properly, make sure it is piping hot all the way through, cut into the thickest part to check that none of the meat is pink, and if juices run out they should be clear. The temperature should reach 70C for a least two minutes during the cooking process. More than 2,000 people took part in the survey. Thats a lucky one, I'm having goose this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Hell if yo are going to worry about germs that much, why dont you change all your light bulbs to Ultra violet bulbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Not if you put a hose up its cloaca* in the garden! * I should say 'vent' because its cloaca would have been removed. My grandfather, Bill Cutts, ('The Rabbit King') was a poultry market trader in Dudley from the 1920's onwards. Every 'lead-up' to Christmas, till the late 1950's, would see turkeys hanging on every picture rail, door ****, (even in my bedroom), all down the stairs, in the 'coal place', sheds and Anderson Shelter; and they were not the crazy white ones; they were real turkeys! They would be 'feathered' (plucked) and 'tapered' in the living room and drawn in the kitchen and re-hung. Trouble is today, we're TOO CLEAN and TOO HYGIENIC for our own good! I'm immune! Gobble, gobble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Outlaw Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Anyway washing your meat doesnt mean it will taste better, Calam wont do meat unless she has had a mouthful of Minty mouth wash, especially realy salty meat like bacon. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodmedod.one Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Calam wont do meat unless she has had a mouthful of Minty mouthwash, especially realy salty meat like bacon. Tony Mad as a box of Frogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Calam wont do meat unless she has had a mouthful of Minty mouthwash, especially realy salty meat like bacon. Tony Mad as a box of Frogs ..and clever with it! FC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salisburykeeper Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 As much as i tell her i dont need to my wife always insists i wash my meat before putting it in her oven! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 As much as i tell her i dont need to my wife always insists i wash my meat before putting it in her oven! ..and make sure the juices run clear when it's finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 I once contracted Camphylobacter from picking a chicken carcass I had left out because the fridge was full of beer.Learned my lesson bigtime.However I do tend to put meat into the pan or oven without washing.I rely on the fact that most bugs are killed by cooking,as described.Plus the fact that I cant be bothered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 I once contracted Camphylobacter from picking a chicken carcass I had left out because the fridge was full of beer.Learned my lesson bigtime.However I do tend to put meat into the pan or oven without washing.I rely on the fact that most bugs are killed by cooking,as described.Plus the fact that I cant be bothered. You should have cooked it, first ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Outlaw. Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 I hate it the way the government tells you what to eat and what not to eat. Its up to me what I want to eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Outlaw Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Go away fool Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusk2dawn Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 I hate it the way the government tells you what to eat and what not to eat. Its up to me what I want to eat. The advice is good..... Its the rest of us (through the NHS vis taxes) that have to pay to treat the few irresponsible idiots when they are hospitalised with stomach bugs through not using basic common sense, there is alot to be said for not washing poultry then splashing water around the worktops. How many times on the telly have we seen the so called experts stuff a bird then grab knives etc, speading germs everywhere it makes me cringe the number of times it happens. Nigella Lawson the other day stuffed the Turkey then started simpering and sucking the orange marmalade off her fingers, silly cow!! Hope you all have a happy and safe christmas D2D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 I once contracted Camphylobacter from picking a chicken carcass I had left out because the fridge was full of beer.Learned my lesson bigtime.However I do tend to put meat into the pan or oven without washing.I rely on the fact that most bugs are killed by cooking,as described.Plus the fact that I cant be bothered. I've had that too.. Exept mine was from a Well known fast food supplier with a "M" in it's name and their filthy milkshake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baikal boy Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 I hate it the way the government tells you what to eat and what not to eat. Its up to me what I want to eat. The advice is good..... Its the rest of us (through the NHS vis taxes) that have to pay to treat the few irresponsible idiots when they are hospitalised with stomach bugs through not using basic common sense, there is alot to be said for not washing poultry then splashing water around the worktops. How many times on the telly have we seen the so called experts stuff a bird then grab knives etc, speading germs everywhere it makes me cringe the number of times it happens. Nigella Lawson the other day stuffed the Turkey then started simpering and sucking the orange marmalade off her fingers, silly cow!! Hope you all have a happy and safe christmas D2D i would definately simper whilst sucking orange marmalade off niggellas fingers even if she has had them up her old bird ummmmmmm :unsure: paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Anyway washing your meat doesnt mean it will taste better, Calam wont do meat unless she has had a mouthful of Minty mouth wash, especially realy salty meat like bacon. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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