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To stuff or not to stuff, that is the question. There are as many opinions about stuffing safety as there are recipes, but here’s the bottom line: if the stuffing has been prepared properly, placed in the turkey just before roasting, and cooked to a temperature of 160ºF, it’s perfectly safe. Here are a few tips for proper food handling when it comes to stuffing:

•Do not prepare your stuffing in advance.

•Do not stuff your turkey the night before.

•Do not use uncooked meats in your stuffing.

•Do not use eggs in your stuffing (an egg substitute is acceptable).

•You may sauté your vegetables and meat in advance, but do not toss them with the broth and the bread cubes or crumbs until you are ready to stuff your turkey.

•When taking the final temperature of the turkey, also take the temperature of the stuffing. The thermometer should read 160ºF when placed in the center of the stuffing.