Prepared Turkey Dinner Safety Tips

Save time and stress by ordering a prepared holiday dinner. Here some tips.

• If picked up or delivered hot, keep the temperature above 140°F and eat within two hours.
• If holding turkey longer than two hours, remove stuffing from turkey cavity, cut into smaller pieces and refrigerate. Reheat to 165°F.
• If it is cooked and chilled, keep it cold. Serve within two days. If buying a whole turkey, divide it, keep cold, then follow directions to reheat. Do not reheat a whole turkey.

Go to the USDA Turkey from Farm to Table website for more information.