Thanksgiving food reminders

So the turkey is thawed and you’re ready to start cooking. Dana James, Sanitarian with the Environmental Health Division of the Kankakee County Health Department says there are some things you need to keep in mind

And James reminds you to wash your hands often while preparing that Thanksgiving meal

James says you should wash your hands for 20 seconds using warm/soapy water. He reminds you to put leftovers in the fridge within an hour of the big meal and he says any leftovers should be thrown out after four days.