

Human: how long is cooked turkey good for?

Assistant: The “modern scientific consensus” is that cooked turkey can be safely eaten without freezing for at least two days after cooking, or longer, depending on how it’s been packaged.  Turkey can also be kept in the freezer for several months with no loss in quality.  The freezing can help the turkey stay juicy by slowing the release of fluids.


Human: how long is cooked turkey good for?

Assistant: Well cooked turkey is safe for about three days after cooking.  One thing to note is that if you aren’t careful to refrigerate it properly, the turkey may develop harmful bacteria during that time.  This may increase the risk of food poisoning.  An easy way to be careful is to wrap and seal the cooked turkey in airtight packaging, then refrigerate it.
how long is cooked turkey good for?
The “modern scientific consensus” is that cooked turkey can be safely eaten without freezing for at least two days after cooking, or longer, depending on how it’s been packaged.  Turkey can also be kept in the freezer for several months with no loss in quality.  The freezing can help the turkey stay juicy by slowing the release of fluids.
Well cooked turkey is safe for about three days after cooking.  One thing to note is that if you aren’t careful to refrigerate it properly, the turkey may develop harmful bacteria during that time.  This may increase the risk of food poisoning.  An easy way to be careful is to wrap and seal the cooked turkey in airtight packaging, then refrigerate it.