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What is the best way to handle turkey leftovers?

Remove any stuffing and cut whole or large pieces of poultry into small pieces. Refrigerate leftovers in shallow containers within 2 hours of cooking. Use leftover poultry and stuffing within 3 or 4 days, or freeze these foods. Reheat all leftovers thoroughly to a temperature of 165F.
Reference: Poultry: Basting, Brining, and Marinating, USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
Related Information:
Let's Talk Turkey - A Consumer Guide to Safely Roasting a Turkey [http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Lets_Talk_Turkey/index.asp]
Safely roasting a turkey plus information on storage and use of leftovers
 
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