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No it needs to be frozen if not used on a couple of days
1-2 days unless smoked
The Medical College of the University of Wisconsin says a fresh turkey can be kept, uncooked, in your refrigerator for no more than 2 days.
I bought butterball turkey today Nov 19th and it was completely thawed. Can I refreeze it? Or can I keep it in the refrigerator until Thursday, which is 5 days from now. I don`t know how long it was thawed before I bought it.
Answer:About 3 to 4 days if kept well wrapped or covered.
If kept covered in the refrigerator, about 5 days.
1 hour and 30 minutes
3 to 4 hours.
About 3 days in the refrigerator.
Thawed strawberries will keep in the refrigerator for about one to one and one-half weeks. The sooner you eat them, the better they will taste.
Your question isn't very clear; if you are asking how long you can leave a turkey in the freezer, it's up to 1 year. If you are asking how long you can leave a still frozen (thawing) turkey (that used to be frozen or fresh), it depends on the size of turkey and the temperature in the refrigerator since that will determine how long it will take to thaw (it takes approximately 24hrs for each 5lbs). Once the turkey is thawed (or fresh), According to USDA, uncooked turkey is good for 1-2 days (http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Turkey_from_Farm_to_Table/index.asp)
How long does it take in the refrigerator to thaw a 21lb. frozen whole turkey?