AboutCarol Schlitt Expertise I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).
Experience I am an Extension educator, nutrition, wellness and food safety. I am a certified HACCP manager and a food safety instructor for the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Organizations International Association for Food Protection, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (Certified CFCS), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Society for Nutrition Education.
Education/Credentials BS - University of Illinois
MS - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Question I purchased a turkey breast, frozen, about 11 days ago. I put it in the refrigerator to defrost and forgot all about it. It has been defrosted for about 7 days. Is it still good to cook or should I toss it?
Thank you
Answer Hi Linda,
Unfortunately, you need to pitch it.
Defrosted poultry should be cooked within 1-2 days of complete thawing. Poultry is well known for supporting the growth of bacteria easily and unfortunately, some of the bacteria can produce a toxin that is not deactivated by cooking.
