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  2. Jul 17, 2019 · Knowledge Article. Buy a fresh turkey one to two days before the day you plan to cook. If there is a 'best-by' or 'use by' date on the manufacturer's label, then you can keep fresh poultry, unopened, in the refrigerator until that date. Do not follow the 'sell by' date on the label.

    • How Far in Advance to Buy A Fresh Turkey?
    • Shorter Shelf Life at The Store
    • Stores Can Reserve A Turkey
    • Other Ingredients to Buy in Advance

    So you have decided that you want to go with a fresh turkey this year. You may be wondering how long does a fresh turkey keep, especially if you are use to a frozen turkey that you just defrost and then cook immediately. It won't last indefinitely. You need to treat it as you would any other poultry. A fresh turkey should have a sell by date on it....

    The reason the grocery store turkey has a shorter shelf life, is that takes time to get from farm to store. The turkey probably had to go through the store's distribution center before it even arrived at the store. Then it has to make it out to the sales floor. I haven't yet myself but I would love one of these years to get my turkey directly from ...

    A lot of stores will reserve a turkey for you so that you can be guaranteed to get what you want and when you want it. If you want to get it the day before, I would recommend reserving it. Even if it's past their deadlines you can still call a store and ask them what they have in stock and see if they will set something aside for you. Any store wit...

    Here are some other Thanksgiving ingredientsyou can get in advance 1. Cranberries 2. Sweet Potatoes 3. Potatoes

  3. Oct 26, 2023 · Uncooked turkey can last for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. However, it’s best to cook turkey within 2 days of purchase to ensure that it is safe to eat. If you won’t be cooking your turkey within 2 days, you can freeze it to extend its shelf life.

  4. Dec 21, 2023 · A fresh turkey can last in the fridge for up to 2 days if stored properly. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) stresses keeping the turkey in the refrigerator at a temperature of 40°F (4°C) or below. They suggest freezing the turkey within 2 days if you cannot cook it during this safe period.

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  5. Nov 1, 2023 · At the furthest end of the spectrum, Patrick L. Guzzle, vice president of food science at the National Restaurant Association says that “seven days is the maximum time recommended for cooked...

  6. According to the USDA, a fresh, uncooked turkey can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days before cooking. It’s important to keep the turkey in its original packaging and place it on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator to prevent any juices from dripping onto other foods.

  7. Jun 18, 2023 · The “use by” or “sell by” date indicates how long a fresh, store-bought turkey lasts when refrigerated. Look for the date on the turkey’s plastic packaging. Turkeys last approximately 2 days after the printed date. The date shows how long you can safely refrigerate the turkey.

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