City Of Irving issued the following announcement on Nov. 20.
The use of outdoor gas-fueled turkey fryers that immerse turkey in hot oil is discouraged. Make sure you have the right recipe to prevent turkey fryer fires, because if not done correctly it can burn the cook and everything around the pot. Keep the following safety tips in mind if you decide to fry your turkey this Thanksgiving Holiday:
Turkey fryers can easily tip over spilling hot oil across a large area. Use your turkey fryer only outdoors on a sturdy, level surface well away from things that can burn.
Make sure to have a “3-foot kid-and pet-free zone” around your turkey fryer to protect against burn injuries.
An overfilled cooking pot will cause oil to spill over when the turkey is placed inside. Determine the correct amount of oil needed by first placing the turkey in the pot with water.
A partially frozen turkey will cause hot oil to splatter. Make sure your turkey is completely thawed before you fry it.
Turkey fryers can easily overheat and start a fire. Check the temperature often with a cooking thermometer so the oil won’t overheat.
The pot, lid and handles of a turkey fryer can get dangerously hot and cause burn injuries. Use long cooking gloves that protect hands and arms when you handle these items.
Click here to watch a video to see why using a fryer can be dangerous.
Original source can be found here.
Source: City Of Irving
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