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Thanksgiving is peak day for stove fires, injuries
Posted On Nov 23 2016
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It is perfectly safe to cook a turkey from the frozen state; it will just take longer to cook. However, as you plan and prepare for the holiday meal fire officials urge everyone to keep safety a top priority. The best way to keep that extra Thanksgiving food at a safe temperature, below 40 degrees F, is in the refrigerator or in a cooler with ice. The Health Department would like to remind our residents about proper preparation and cooking of the traditional turkey dinner and its delicious trimmings.
This past Thanksgiving there were no cooking fires in Wyoming and Orleans counties and three in Genesee County.
And where to call if you have questions on Thanksgiving Day. The day after Thanksgiving there were five cooking fires.
The safest way to cook stuffing is separately in a casserole dish. Move things that can burn away from the stove.
Turn pot handles towards the back of the stove so you don’t bump them.
Watch what you’re cooking. Using a rack lets the drippings fall below the turkey and will help to evenly distribute the heat around the bird, Roberts said.
Always stay in the kitchen when you’re cooking.
Did you volunteer or have you been nominated to cook the family feast this year? Don’t lean over the burner. Keep pets away from hot spots too.
The most popular food holiday of the year is almost upon us. Hot oil doused with water can erupt with deadly consequences.
Turkey fryers use oil for cooking and can be extremely risky if the oil spills and contacts the flames. Be careful not to overfill the fryer. If your fryer tips over or oil spills out, it will cause an instant fire. Place the fryer at least 10 feet from anything that can catch fire. Use a fryer with thermostat controls. Frozen or fresh turkeys can also bring lots of unwanted company (bacteria) to your kitchen and home. And with the hustle and bustle of the holidays, many of us forget some of the most simple cooking safety rules. Share these tips with your customers to ensure the safety of their homes and families.
