Talking turkey: Avoiding food poisoning on Thanksgiving

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No one wants to serve up food poisoning during their Thanksgiving meal, but not following food safety recommendations is an easy way to give your guests a holiday illness they will not forget.

Nearly 10 million cases of foodborne illness occur each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 53,000 people are hospitalized, and approximately 1,000 die annually due to food poisoning.

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