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Default How long can a thawed out turkey stay in the fridge?

On Nov 1, 9:00 am, "JoeSpareBedroom" > wrote:
> "Sheldon" > wrote in message
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> ups.com...
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> > On Nov 1, 11:40?am, "
> > > wrote:
> >> I want to know if once a frozen turkey has thawed out in the
> >> refrigerator, how long can it stay in without changing the flavor or
> >> tenderness?

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> > Forget about flavor and tenderness and instead think about safety.
> > After 2 days a fresh killed or thawed turkey is considered unsafe.

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> >http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/hometips/dhp/Turkey.htm

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> I found the question odd, too. This is why I sometimes ask how old people
> are, which, of course, never gets a response because the reason for the
> question is obvious. Born yesterday?

I'm 55 and not a cook. I was just trying to time it so it would be
thawed out by Thanksgiving, but if i thawed out earlier would it be
safe? My family wants a fresh organic turkey, but i can only find
places that has them frozen.