23 нояб. 2021 г. · As long as you are thawing IN THE FRIDGE, you are good for three to five days. RULE is, it always started in fridge.

23 июл. 2023 г. · 3-5 days refrigerated is perfectly safe. That's the time given for thawing foods in restaurants and hospital kitchens.

21 дек. 2023 г. · Is it safe to leave defrosted ground turkey in the fridge for a few days, or should I be concerned about bacteria growth?

2 нояб. 2020 г. · So a 16 to 20 pound bird will take about 4 or 5 days to thaw, and still be good for at least 3 more, putting you at 7 to 8 days. Upvote

22 нояб. 2023 г. · It safe to defrost outside of refrigeration. But it's important to monitor closely and return to the fridge before it warms much above refrigeration temp.

25 нояб. 2021 г. · Once defrosted, you really should use it ASAP, but the safety max is 3 days. Go by smell if worried!

21 нояб. 2023 г. · I heard the “1 day for every 4 pounds rule” and that thawed turkeys should not stay in the fridge past 4 days of being thawed.

22 нояб. 2022 г. · General consensus is that a completely de-thawed bird can be left in the fridge for up to 4 days before cooking. It sounds like you're teetering ...

30 нояб. 2023 г. · Should be fine. It takes about 5 days to thaw in the fridge anyway. Open it. If is doesn't smell bad, it's good to go!

23 сент. 2024 г. · The general rule is, as long as it's been tightly wrapped and stored at proper temperature, it will be fine for up to 5 days.