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If you are already thinking about preparing the big turkey dinner for Thursday remember forgetting about food safety is a recipe for disaster. One in six Americans could get sick from food poisoning this year alone. Food poisoning not only sends more than 100,000 Americans to the hospital each year it can also have long-term health consequences such as kidney failure, chronic arthritis and nerve, and brain damage. However, there’s an easy way to avoid food poisoning by following four steps clean, separate, cook, chill. For all the steps and tips to avoid food poisoning visit foodsafety.gov.