MRSA and turkeys

[Deleted User]

there is a new strain of mrsa and it has been found in turkeys. It is a reported low risk but a risk too far for us. Dh has two metal hips and this bacteria likes metal. It has been found in 2/3 of turkeys on a farm in east anglia

Is this the thin edge of a bigger problem? anyway I have cancelled my turkey order, which I was dithering about anyway and we will be having beef fillets

Just passing it on in case anyone else needs to avoid unneccessary risk taking
http://news.sky.com/story/1174016/warning-of-new-type-of-mrsa-found-in-turkeys

A colleague had a very fit rugby player husband who got a broken leg and later died from mrsa at the age of 42

Farway

From the report it seems thorough cooking will kill any bugs, but I agree with your decision, just not worth the risk

I will be on a three fish roast from Lidl

margaretclare

It doesn't HAVE to be turkey!

I thought of making a venison casserole with red wine sauce, and herb dumplings. Very suitable for a mid-winter feast.