If you have purchased a fresh whole turkey, remove giblets and refrigerate in a covered container for use within 2-3 days.
Whole turkeys can be kept frozen for 1 year, parts for 6 months. Once thawed, treat as fresh turkey and do not refreeze until cooked.
Ground turkey can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 day, in the freezer for 2-3 months.
Cooked meats or cold cuts should be used within 3-4 days after placement in the refrigerator, 2-3 months in the freezer.
NOTE: count the number of days from the "packaged on" date.
Cooked turkey can be stored in a covered container, plastic bag or aluminum foil for up to 4 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.
NOTE: After cooking, keep the turkey hot, above 140¦F (60¦C), or refrigerate below 40¦F (4¦C). DO NOT LEAVE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE FOR MORE THAN 2 HOURS!
