5KidzRUs Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 I can't believe this - I carefully thawed my frozen 15 pound turkey for 3 days in the refrigerator. It was still frozen in the center so I put it in a huge bowl and a small stream of cold water over it for about 2 hours or so. I took a 3-4 hour nap and when I woke up someone (5 kids) had turned the water to warm, so there was warm water running on the turkey for about four hours. The center was still frozen and I had to run water inside to unwedge the frozen neck in bag. CAN I STILL EAT THIS TURKEY? My mom says I shouldn't because warm water could have caused bacteria to grow on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margo out of lurking Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 I'd eat it, I'd serve it. I consider myself to be overly cautious when it comes to food being left out. Bacteria couldn't grow where the turkey was being continuously washed off. Bacteria can't grow beneath the surface, because there's no bacteria there to begin with. Exhale. Laugh about this next year. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 I'd fix and eat with joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 I'd totally eat it. Just be sure to do the thermometer test when it is done. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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