To check, use a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh. If the stuffing is placed in the turkey it should be put in just before cooking and removed immediately after. For storing purposes remove all meat from the bones so it will cool faster. Salmonella can be found in foods such as raw chicken, turkey, beef, pork, eggs, unpasteurized milk or cheese. The germ can cause diarrhea, stomach cramps, fever, nausea, and vomiting, which usually lasts two to seven days.
Effects tend to be worse in the very young, very old, and chronically ill.