FAQ
How long can you leave thawed chicken or turkey in the fridge?
Chicken Farmers of Canada recommend that you should cook thawed chicken within 48 hours. Turkey Farmers of Canada recommend that should cook thawed turkey with 48 hours.
How long will uncooked poultry keep in the freezer?
If packaged well, whole chickens and turkeys will keep in the freezer for two years.
I am roasting a stuffed turkey at home and will carve and transport meat and stuffing separately to a dinner. Is it safest to cool and reheat or should I keep it warm in tinfoil trays?
If the travel time to your dinner is no longer than 20-30 minutes you can use tinfoil trays to keep it warm. But if you think it’ll take you more than 30 minutes to get there, we suggest you refrigerate immediately after carving and then transport it cold and reheat at destination.
What is the best way to store leftover chicken and turkey?
Leftover cooked chicken or turkey should be stored in a covered container, plastic bag or aluminum foil for up to 4 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer. All leftover meat should be carved from the bone and chilled within 2 hours of cooking. When reheating leftovers, be sure the meat reaches an internal temperature of 170°F (77°C).