When storing fresh whole turkey, remove giblets and refrigerate the whole turkey in a covered container for cooking within 2 days. Frozen whole turkeys can be stored for 1 year; parts for 6 months. Once thawed, treat as fresh and don’t refreeze until cooked.

Cooked turkey should be placed in a covered container, plastic bag or aluminum foil for up to 4 days in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer.