Originally Posted by shequilts

Are you kidding me? I wouldn't think of feeding an unwashed turkey to my family. Not only are they rinsed at the plant in their own "poop soup" they still have little feathers stuck on them and pin feathers that look like little zits. When the turkey thaws, it always has bloody juice running out. If you don't clean it, that's just some of what you're having for dinner.
Many years ago on "60 Minutes" I saw a clip about how chicken and turkeys are prepared. That's where I came up with the "poop soup" and that's what the processors called it! It was years before I could eat any poultry again.
I may take it to an extreme, but my poultry is always washed in a sinkfull of hot, soapy water. I even use a clean dishcloth inside and out. After I get it cleaned, I thoroughly clean the sink and anything near the prep site.
I learned to do this when I was a student nurse (RN) many years ago. No one has ever complained about my birds tasting soapy.