The Food Standards Agency (FSA) have put together a guide, offering tips on how to safely prepare turkey at home.

The 'lets talk turkey guide' offers tips around chilling, cleaning, cooking and avoiding cross-contamination when preparing turkey.

Cllr Paul Cox, Cabinet Member for Food Safety said: “For many of us, it wouldn’t be Christmas without turkey.

"However, cooking for a crowd can be a lot of pressure, from having to think about various defrosting and cooking times, to ensuring that all the food is stored safely.

"Raw and undercooked turkey can cause food poisoning and have serious consequences especially for children, people already in ill-health and older people.

“This is why Hyndburn Council are supporting the Food Standards agency in helping you to cook your festive bird with confidence this Christmas

To view the guide visit food.gov.uk/letstalkturkey