Meat & Poultry

Is Turkey Halal?

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Turkey is a permissible bird, but turkey meat requires valid Zabiha slaughter. Terms such as organic, free range and natural do not establish Halal status.

The full answer

Turkey is a permissible bird, but turkey meat requires valid Zabiha slaughter.

Terms such as “organic,” “free range” and “natural” do not establish Halal status.

Look for a verified Zabiha source.

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