Thawed turkey but didn't cook it

[Newglide]

I thawed a Turkey and a turkey breast for Thanksgiving in the fridge. We had a case of the crud go through the house so we didn't have Thanksgiving on Thursday. Our plan is having it this weekend.
The turkey and breast are both the kind that are in a brine in a cryovac sealed package from the manufacturer.
My plan was to smoke the breast and bake the turkey.
You think I am good to serve these? They thawed in the fridge and have been in there since.

 

[smokerjim]

I would say your alright, but your nose will tell you when you open them.

 

[gmc2003]

Turkeys are only good for a couple of days once defrosted. Give it the smell and feel test when you unwrap. If it doesn't feel slimy or smell bad then you should be ok.

Chris

 

[Newglide]

I would say your alright, but your nose will tell you when you open them.

Thanks, May have to open before the weekend incase I need to get another one

Turkeys are only good for a couple of days once defrosted.

That's what I'm afraid of

 

[SmokinAl]

If it was totally thawed on TG day, then you are talking 8-10 days unfrozen. I wouldn’t take the chance, especially since turkeys are still .49 cents a pound.
Al

 

[sandyut]

Turkeys are only good for a couple of days once defrosted. Give it the smell and feel test when you unwrap. If it doesn't feel slimy or smell bad then you should be ok.

Chris

WE also had a slight delay due to illness and everything i read said 1-2 thawed in the refer before it starts going downhill. That said - the smell test is a sure bet.

Our 14lb whole turkey still had ice inside at day 5 in the refer. I wasn’t totally surprised as it was in the garage refer for half the thaw and it runs a hair above freezing.

 

[Newglide]

I wouldn’t take the chance, especially since turkeys are still .49 cents a pound.

Good point. I think you just helped me decide. Thanks