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Meghan Markle’s Turkey Prep Video Draws Hygiene Backlash and Questions Over “Game” Joke

Public-health advice on raw poultry safety underpins the reaction, coinciding with promotion for her Netflix holiday cooking special.

Overview

  • Markle posted a sped-up Instagram clip on Nov. 26 showing her seasoning a raw turkey with the caption “Let the ‘game’ begin” and the hashtag #momjokes.
  • Viewers faulted her for handling the raw bird while wearing rings and a bracelet and for appearing to touch kitchen items afterward, citing cross-contamination risks.
  • The CDC warns that raw turkey and its juices can contaminate surfaces and other foods, a point widely referenced in coverage of the video.
  • Commenters also mocked or questioned the “game” pun, noting that store-bought turkey is not typically described as game meat.
  • Outlets linked the post to her recent lifestyle content and noted it comes ahead of a holiday-themed Netflix special reported for Dec. 3; no formal response from Markle was reported.