Storage time

[ron50]

Anyone know how long after purchase a "fresh" not frozen turkey can be kept in the fridge before it spoils?

 

[richtee]

Typically they have an exp. date. Cryovac'd? At least a couple weeks, but check the date. And keep at 38° or below.

 

[deejaydebi]

Ron -

There are three posible dates on the package but it's gotta be there somewhere if it's a packaged as opposed to a locally purchase or hunted turkey.

A "Sell by" date tells the store how long to display the product for sale. Consumers should buy the product before the date expires.

A "Best if Used By (or Before)" date is recommended for best flavor or quality. It is not a purchase or food safety date.

A "Use-By" date is the last date recommended for the use of the product while at peak quality. The date has been determined by the manufacturer of the product.

 

[gypsyseagod]

well it's no use here but i thought it'd be funny & helpful- the butterball(not her-the company) q.a. lady was on the radio yesterday saying "once thawed it was still good for cooking & handling for 3-5 days".....now was that handling after cooking or before- go figger....if it don't smell funky or is slimy or green- cook it to 180 internal lol