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Kosher turkey #921905

Asked November 13, 2025, 2:54 PM EST

How long before cooking can a fresh kosher turkey stay in the refrigerator

Clackamas County Oregon

Expert Response

Hi Rosemary, 

For optimum quality and safety, we recommend keeping fresh turkeys at refrigerator temperatures only for 1-2 days. If you are storing for longer at 40°F, you might begin to notice off odors, color changes, and a slimy coating. Freezing is the best method for longer storage.

You can check out this more detailed guide to buying, freezing, storing, and thawing turkey on our website here: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/ask-extension/featured/how-safely-store-my-turkey

Thanks for using Ask Extension!

Jared

Jared Hibbard-Swanson Replied November 13, 2025, 7:33 PM EST

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