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No—it’s okay. But don’t use the neck or giblets, as they may not have cooked to the proper end temperature and could pose a food-safety risk.

One consumer called with a note of fear in her voice. She was afraid someone had tampered with her turkey. It seems that when she unwrapped it she found a large hole between the legs and a smaller hole between the wings. She wondered if the holes should be there or if the turkey on her counter was a victim of product tampering.

All dressed and ready for a hot date in the oven!

Rest assured that the holes in the ends of the turkey are supposed to be there. The larger hole is the body cavity and the smaller one is the neck cavity. This is where the stuffing is to be placed, if you choose to stuff the turkey. During preparation, be sure to check both ends for the giblets and neck and remove both packages.