Be careful with that meat!

Keep meat separate: Meat is most dangerous in its raw form. So, always separate it from other foods. In the kitchen, use a separate cutting board for raw meat to prevent cross-contamination with produce, and be sure to clean it thoroughly after every use.

Wash hands frequently: With raw meat, you should be washing your hands before and after handling to avoid spreading bacteria. This is particularly important to do before you go to the bathroom since studies show 16 per cent of turkey is tainted with a superbug that can give you a urinary tract infection.
Store and thaw carefully: Chill meat in the fridge or freezer immediately after purchasing. In your refrigerator, store meat on the lowest shelf to keep any juices from dripping onto other foods, especially produce that may be eaten raw. Thaw meat in the fridge or in cold water —never on the counter, where it is apt to foster bacterial growth.
Cook meat thoroughly: The good news is that cooking meat to the proper temperature will destroy any harmful bacteria.
Be extra-careful with ground meat: Ground meats, particularly ground turkey, are the most commonly contaminated because more surface area is exposed to contamination during processing. Make sure to be vigilant about storing and preparing ground meats separately from other foods to prevent cross-contamination. You’ll also want to cook it thoroughly so that bacteria DON'T end up on your plate.
REFERENCE:
womenshealthmag.com