Frozen Turkey

[Iinvisible]

I have a turkey in the freezer from last year. Would you use it????

[follyfancier]

that depends on where you got it from
if it was bought as frozen there will be a use by date on the packaging
but if you froze it yourself I would say no , too risky

[jd_1984]

Probably wont do you any harm but you would be compramising on quality, so if you serve it, dont plan on impressing your guests!

[ethandron]

probably not myself, but it appears it is safe to use:
http://www.ochef.com/850.htm

[Iinvisible]

Thanks! I think I'm going to risk it then. It was bought frozen and went straight into the freezer in its sealed packaging.
I guess I can defrost it in good time and have a good sniff!
I'm not serving it to anyone cos I'm on my own this year. Thought I might cook it and freeze some plated up meals.
xxx

[funnygirl]

I would't risk it!!!

Any meat in my freezer that is still there after 6 months is binned.

[Rasman]

According to the information on the inside of my freezer door, poultry can be kept frozen for up to 8 months.

So I'd chuck it.

[ayabrea38]

I am the kind of person who buys frozen stuff cos I like the idea of it,then get home and go off it.Many month's later I will dig it out and eat it,to no ill effects as yet.
I also live dangerously and eat food past its sell by date-specially cans and packets.
That's dangerous living for you!lol

[Berkshirelad]

I get very tired of teh modern generation (ie my kids) binning anything past its sell-by date.

Common sense seems to have gone out of the window and the food chains make great profits from this.

If it doesn't smell bad or feely slimy when thawed, then cook it and taste it!

It's not red or white meat that is bad for you, but green meat!

[pastafreak]

If it is frozen-and was bought frozen-it's highly unlikely that it will go 'off'. Freezing prevents the formation of bacteria,and is a preservative.
But-you will sacrifice quality at this stage. Chances are the turkey will be dry,or,worse-have freezer burn. I would not use this for a roast dinner-but for curries, casseroles,etc.

[pastafreak]

Cook it IMMEDIATELY after defrosting....do not wait. This is when bacteria can form.

[Jimbre]

Hey, just so you know, meat in the freezer is recommended to be used within 3 months.

[society]

"Frozen Turkey
I have a turkey in the freezer from last year. Would you use it???? "

I wouldn't be able to use your frozen turkey. - I don't eat meat, and I believe I live very far away from you.