You can't rely on pop-up thermometers alone. Every November, the stress and excitement of preparing Thanksgiving dinner ...

The worst-case scenario, he says, is you pull the turkey out of the oven when the thermometer pops up but the bird is undercooked, potentially putting guests at risk for illness. If you start ...

you'll want to place the thermometer in the thickest part of the breast or thigh. The same goes for deep-fried turkey—pull it out of the oil briefly to insert the thermometer. When grilling ...

Raw turkey can harbor illness-causing bacteria such as salmonella, campylobacter and other germs. It must be handled safely ...