A: Many people have asked me this question! Don't expect the same fresh flavor and quality as you would have a year ago but it is ok to go ahead and bake the turkey. It's not a food safety hazard. Don't keep it any longer than a year.
Robin Bagwell
Nutrition/Family Life
McLean County Unit
402 North Hershey Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
Phone: 309-663-8306 FAX: 309-663-8270 bagwell@uiuc.edu