Getting ready to cook the big Thanksgiving meal? For those who don’t spend much time in the kitchen, mistakes are bound to happen—but some can lead to serious food safety risks.

Andrea Gamble, an environmental health scientist with the Salt Lake County Health Department, joins the show to talk about the most common Thanksgiving prep mistakes and how to avoid them. From thawing your turkey safely to preventing cross-contamination and storing leftovers correctly, we’ll cover the essentials for a safe and delicious holiday feast. Texters chime in with their most memorable Thanksgiving cooking mess-ups!