It is important to follow all proper food handling techniques.
Instructions indicate it is still safe to eat avian contaminated birds provided they are cooked appropriately.
At this time there is no indication that the poultry in the United States is contaminated.
What you both said, EBH and Iowa Granny.
Mass produced turkey (or chicken for that matter) is closely monitored for this in the US. What you are going to find in your supermarket counter (Butterball, Tyson, etc) will be perfectly fine as long as proper handling, and proper cooking temperatures are observed.
I was not aware eating contaminated birds is safe. I remember reading some early accounts of people who died in Indonesia or Tiland after eating contaminated birds. Do you suppose they slaughtered and dressed the birds themselves? I remember reading on the Surveillence Thread about some of the people afflicted with AF had slaughtered infected birds.
I'd like to track down the information you referenced regarding the preparation of infected birds.
The Most Important point to make right now is There is absolutely NO EVIDENCE OF BIRD FLU in our domestic poultry flocks at this time.
I'm going to purchase my bird this weekend to be on the safe side, but honestly, I've been following this issue since last spring, and I feel secure feeding my family a domestic bird grown indoors. That's what I'll be feeding my Grandchildren (the most prized possession in my life)
Exactly. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Don't use the same cutting board for other items unless they're being cooked thoroughly as well.