Hi! I have had a turkey breast frozen in my freezer for about 6 months, and my fiance and I were going to do our own little Thanksgiving with it, however, it has been a very cold refrigerator for about a week now because we thought we were going to use it and didnt get to.....is it safe to cook it now? And what are the signs I should look for that it may be bad....nobody seems to have an answer about this for me...
THANKS FOR ANY SUGGESTION
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
see also post for jidas that I posted.
Storage and Safe Handling
Because product dates are not a guide for safe use of a product, follow these tips for use at top quality: purchase the product before the date expires; follow handling recommendations on product. Turkey is kept cold during distribution to retail stores to prevent or slow the growth of bacteria and to increase its shelf life. The grocery should be the last stop before going home.
At home, immediately put turkey products in a refrigerator that maintains 40 °F, or freeze at 0 °F. Freezer storage times are for best quality. If frozen continuously, turkey products will be safe indefinitely.
Storage Times
Turkey Item Refrigerator Storage Freezer Storage
Fresh whole turkey 1 to 2 days 12 months
Fresh turkey parts 1 to 2 days 9 months
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