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NHS Pinpoints Exact Date to Discard Christmas Turkey Leftovers
UK health authorities warn cooked Christmas turkey should be discarded within two days to prevent food poisoning and advise proper refrigeration and reheating practices.
- On December 27, the NHS and the Food Standards Agency advise UK households to discard any uneaten Christmas Day turkey after storing it in the fridge for two days.
- Health officials warn leftover turkey stays safe only for a short window, as improper storage and prolonged room temperature increase bacterial growth risks in UK households.
- Allow cooked turkey to rest one to two hours before refrigerating on the bottom shelf, and the Food Standards Agency advises freezing leftovers within two days and reheating to at least 75C.
- Following NHS and FSA recommendations can prevent 2.4 million cases of food poisoning and reduce UK households' food waste that generates 18 million tonnes of CO2, Love Food Hate Waste reports.
- The Food Standards Agency advises eating or discarding unfrozen leftovers by December 29 and freezing cooked turkey for best quality up to three months.
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People warned to bin Christmas turkey leftovers by this date or risk food poisoning - Yorkshire Live
The NHS and Food Standards Agency have warned that Christmas turkey leftovers should be discarded after two days to avoid food poisoning - meaning Saturday December 27 is the deadline
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