How long does leftover turkey last in the fridge?

(SavorNation) – Those Thanksgiving leftovers in your fridge (if there are any) are starting to get a bit risky.

Leftover turkey, while appetizing, should be consumed within three to four days after Thanksgiving dinner, food safety experts with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) advise.

“This means you have until the Monday after Thanksgiving to eat all those delicious leftovers or place them in the freezer to enjoy later,” reads guidance from FoodSafety.gov, which compiles information from the three agencies.

Turkey left in the fridge for longer than four days “can become unsafe,” according to FoodSafety.gov. This is because refrigerators, which are great at extending the shelf life o