The US Food Code recommends that potentially hazardous food be cooled from 140°F to 70°F within 2 hours, then further chilled to 40°F within another 4 hours. So after 2 hours, the food should either be reheated to 165°F or placed in the fridge to cool further.
A fresh turkey can last in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before it spoils.
Cooked turkey can last in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days before it should be consumed or discarded.
Fresh turkey typically lasts in the refrigerator for 1-2 days before it spoils.
1-2 days unless smoked
How long does it take in the refrigerator to thaw a 21lb. frozen whole turkey?
A fresh turkey can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before it spoils.
You can keep a fresh turkey in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before cooking it.
2 days.
An uncooked turkey should be good 1 - 2 days stored in the refrigerator.
A fresh turkey can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before it needs to be cooked.
A fresh turkey can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before it needs to be cooked.
If properly handled, it could last up to a week. If you don't plan to use it within a couple days, it would be better to freeze it.