Ok to eat a turkey that had Bumblefoot?

[whattheflock]

I finally did 'em in,(regrettably),noticed a sore on the bottom of the feet, one worse than the other, but nothing severe. Found out from my girlfriend (who's a newly minted chicken fanatic), that it's probably something called " Bumblefoot". Bird is soaking in the brine now, Was planning on Turkey BBQ today. Is this a good idea?

 

[Mahonri]

Cook well.

Eat.

Watch Football. (or go to church)

Sleep.

 

[antlers]

Not a problem as long as you dont eat the foot!

 

[HorseFeathers]

I think you'll be OK as long as you don't eat the feet!

Which would probably be yucky anyway...

 

[greyfields]

If you administered antibiotics for the infection, make sure you honor the withdrawal periods.

Otherwise, it's fine to eat.

 

[whattheflock]

Thank you everybody, The turkey was delicious. I brined it overnight and BBQd with an indirect wood fire. Best turkey I've ever tasted; moist and tender and smoky, yum yummy. Thanks to you all, I didn't have that nagging doubt about safety whilst having dinner.