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Raw turkey

Fridge (4°C / 40°F)

1–2 days

Freezer (−18°C / 0°F)

12 months

Store it right

  • Bottom shelf, on a tray, still in its wrap.
  • A frozen whole bird needs about 24 hours of fridge thawing per 2.3 kg (5 lb).

Signs it has gone off

  • Sour or sulfur smell.
  • Slimy skin.
  • Dull grey patches.

Never taste food to test it — a small bite is enough to make you ill.

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