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While this does not necessarily mean it is spoiled, it could indicate that your turkey lived in bad conditions where it has acidically burned itself from sitting in its own excrement for long periods of time. If this is the case, it is still edible.
You should not trust either color or smell of any meat when deciding whether it is safe. Raw meats can be contaminated with bacterial toxins and not manifest either discoloration or unusual smell. Conversely, meats can be discolored (such as with freezer burn) and not be dangerously contaminated.
Raw poultry can be safely kept frozen for up to 9 months. It can be safely kept in the refrigerator for 1-2 days - maybe a little longer if it's frozen when it goes in the fridge to thaw.
If your meat is older than that, you should discard it.
Whether cooked or raw, potentially hazardous foods should be kept either below 41 degrees or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit as long as possible. They should spend no more than four hours between 41 degrees and 135 degrees - accumulated total including thawing time and serving time.
When food has accumulated four hours in the food danger zone temperature (41-135 degrees), you should discard it. Re-heating or re-freezing will kill or inhibit the growth of dangerous bacteria, but will NOT remove the toxic chemicals those bacteria produce while growing on food in the food danger temperature zone.
What else can I help you with?
How long will a raw turkey stay fresh in the refrigerator?
A raw turkey should be cooked within a couple days of thawing or purchase (if not frozen).
At what temperature should a raw turkey be kept at?
Raw turkey should be kept at 40°F or below.
Should stuffing be fully cooked before you stuff into a raw turkey?
no
Can eating turkey even in small doses make humans sick?
If the turkey is undercooked or raw. Utherwise i say you should be fine!
How long is raw turkey good in the fridge before it needs to be cooked or frozen?
Raw turkey can be stored in the fridge for 1-2 days before it should be cooked or frozen to ensure food safety.
Should you cook turkey longer if using raw stuffing?
Yes, if you are using raw stuffing in a turkey, you should cook it longer to ensure both the turkey and the stuffing reach a safe internal temperature. The stuffing needs to reach at least 165°F (74°C) to kill any harmful bacteria. It's recommended to cook the turkey to about 165°F in the breast and 175°F in the thigh, which may take longer than cooking the turkey alone. Always use a meat thermometer to check the temperatures accurately.
Should raw lamb smell?
Raw lamb may have a slight, fresh meat smell, but it should not have a strong or unpleasant odor. A foul or sour smell is a sign that the meat is spoiled and should not be consumed. Always check for any off-putting scents, as they can indicate bacterial growth or spoilage. It's important to store and handle raw lamb properly to maintain its freshness.
Why do turkey drumsticks have shard-like bones?
Any type of poultry has shards if the meat is cooked. Raw chicken, turkey etc. does not. The bones are actually quite soft and easy for dogs to chew if raw.
Is it safe to mix raw turkey with raw pork?
no
How many calories in raw turkey?
Please don't eat raw turkey. You can get very, very sick.
Does raw catfish smell?
Yes, raw catfish has an odor. All foods have an odor. It's the type of odor that can tell you whether something is edible. If it smells fishy, it is probably getting old. If it smells of ammonia, it is spoiled.
Can defrosted turkey be cooked and refrozen?
You can refreeze any food after its been defrosted as long as you cook it. What you should never do is defrost food and then freeze it again raw. It's very dangerous to do that.
