Introductory food science textbook such as Chapters 2,15 in Understanding Food, Principles and Preparation, 2nd ed.; Amy Brown; Wadsworth/Thomson Learning,Belmont, CA; 2004.

Food Safety of Turkey-from farm to freezer
www.fsis.usda.gov/OA/pubs/farmfreeze.htm

Food Safety of Turkey-from farm to table
www.fsis.usda.gov/oa/pubs/focustky.htm

Countdown to the Holiday
www.fsis.usda.gov/OA/pubs/countdown.htm

Color of Poultry
www.fsis.usda.gov/OA/pubs/pinkturk.htm

Meat and Poultry Hotline www.fsis.usda.gov/Food_Safety_Education/USDA_Meat_&_Poultry_Hotline/index.asp

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