How long can fresh turkey stay in the refrigerator before it starts to spoil?

Answer 1

The point to actual spoilage is uncertain and will depend on a number of variables, including whether or not it is cooked, the bacterial load to begin with, how it has been handled, the temperature at which it is stored (there are hot and cold spots in the fridge) and how it is packaged.

Raw turkey should be cooked within a couple days of thawing from frozen. If it is purchased fresh, use within a couple days or follow label guidelines.

Cooked turkey could last up to 4 days.

Answer 2

Your question is rather broad; as it depends on so many variables...

1) Weight of turkey.

2.) Is/Was the turkey fresh or frozen when placing in refrigerator. As the very word REFRIGERATOR means: taking from one refrigeration unit and placing or/ REPLACING it into another unit.

If turkey was frozen and had/has formidable weight (say 20-30 lbs.) when first placed in refrigerator, than it could stay in refrigerator for a week or more, and still be considered healthy meat to process and consume.

Where as if fresh or thawed than no longer than 3-5 days before it should be cooked for healthy consumption.

...and there are still many variables to your question.

Answer 3

About 3 days if put in frozen and allowed to thaw inside the refrigerator.

Answer 4

a turkey can go on without spoiling is about a week or two