Meat & Poultry
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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