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Warm-up to Turkey any Autumn Day - Keep Enjoying Turkey Day In and Day Out
November 03, 2009
Thanksgiving may be over but turkey can still be on your plate and in your bowl. Nothing warms your heart and soul on a chilly Autumn day like a hearty stew of newly harvested vegetables and tempting turkey breast.
H1N1 Not in Turkey Eggs or Meat
October 22, 2009
Turkey meat from Canadian farms is safe to eat. The H1N1 virus confirmed on October 19th at one turkey breeding farm in Ontario, does not pose a food safety concern for consumers, according to the Chief Veterinary Officer of Ontario, Dr. Deb Stark.
H1N1 Flu Infection Found In An Ontario Turkey Flock- Food Safety Not At Risk
October 20, 2009
Turkeys in one barn at an Ontario facility have been found to be infected with the H1N1 flu virus. Food safety is not at risk. No birds or eggs from this facility have entered the food chain. Proper cooking practices destroy the influenza virus.
Turkey Meat is Safe
October 20, 2009
October 20 (Mississauga, Ontario) – Turkey meat is a safe, healthy product that consumers can continue to enjoy. An H1N1 infection occurred in one barn of breeder turkeys in Ontario. A decreased production of turkey hatching eggs was detected, which led to the confirmation on October 19th of the novel H1N1 virus among the turkey hens. The producer has voluntarily quarantined his flock. Unhealthy birds will not go to market.
A Happy Thanksgiving for Canadians in Need
October 08, 2009
Food Banks Canada is pleased to announce a partnership with Turkey Farmers of Canada (TFC) to assist families in need during this Thanksgiving period. After a difficult year for many Canadians, TFC is providing turkeys to thousands of Canadian families just in time for Thanksgiving. Recognizing the strain on food banks across Canada during the economic downturn, and wanting to help as many families as possible continue to enjoy a family tradition, TFC will be funding turkey purchases for member food banks, particularly those hardest hit in rural Canada.
The Perfect Roast Turkey - Handy Tips for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving
September 29, 2009
Proper planning will alleviate any stress associated with roasting a perfect whole turkey to realize your dreams of hosting an ideal Thanksgiving. Don’t worry about Aunt Mary or your mother-in-law, you can do it by following these simple steps from Turkey Farmers of Canada.