How long is cooked turkey meat good for?

• Refrigerate leftover Thanksgiving turkey, stuffing, gravy and other cooked side dishes within two hours of serving. It's okay to place warm food in the refrigerator. • Carve leftover turkey meat off the bones before refrigerating. Place the leftover turkey and stuffing in separate containers. read more

All cooked meat will only be safe within 4 days of cooking. Thawed meats are different than raw meats. For example, a turkey will often take 2 to 3 days to completely unfreeze in the refrigerator. read more

Here are some basic guidelines for storing meat in the refrigerator. Raw ground meats, all poultry, seafood, and variety meats: Refrigerate 1 to 2 days. Raw roasts, steaks, and chops (beef, veal, lamb, and pork): Refrigerate 3 to 5 days. Cooked meat, poultry, and seafood: Store in the refrigerator 3 to 4 days. read more