NHS reveals how long you can keep Christmas turkey leftovers before risking food poisoning And the exact temperature your turkey should be after reheating Roisin Chapman, Lifestyle Reporter. How long does turkey last in the fridge? Leftover cooked turkey from Christmas Day can be safely stored in your fridge for two days. Whether you're planning a Boxing Day sandwich, a turkey curry or pie that will feed the family for days, it's important to know exactly how long cooked turkey lasts in the fridge or freezer.
The NHS has issued a timely reminder about when to ditch your Christmas Day turkey leftovers. With the festive season leaving many UK homes with an abundance of leftover turkey, it's tempting to. Keeping cooked turkey in the fridge BBC Good Food suggests cooked turkey can be stored in the fridge for up to four days.
However for maximum freshness, it's best eaten within two. The FSA says to keep food safe, a fridge should be set to 5C or below. If the temperature is correct, food will be safe to eat up to and including the use.
So just how long does cooked turkey last for in the fridge and freezer? The NHS has previously advised that turkey stored in the fridge be eaten within two days. Take a look at these rules, shared by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and NHS to ensure you stay safe. How long cooked turkey lasts in the fridge.
Storage Instructions Keep frozen, and allow 2 to 4 days for thawing in the refrigerator Unopened: Store in freezer, can be stored for up to 3 months Leftovers: Carve leftover turkey into pieces before refrigerating to speed cooling. Refrigerate carved leftovers within 2 hours of eating. Use leftover turkey within 3 days.
How long to keep turkey in the fridge According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA), if leftovers are refrigerated within two hours of cooking, they should be safe to eat for up to 48 hours. The NHS warns that cooked turkey, once refrigerated, should be eaten within two days if you don't want to risk food poisoning. Sometimes it can be hard to finish all the food in such a short time.
So if your turkey has been in the fridge for two days and you don't want to let it go to waste, here's what you can do.