Store leftovers promptly. Leftovers shouldn't be left at room temperature for more than two hours. Store them in the refrigerator within two hours after cooking. Be sure to wrap them well or store in covered containers. Don't keep leftovers around too long.
Harmful bacteria can grow even in the refrigerator.
If you are not sure if something is safe to eat, throw it out. Here are some basic guidelines for keeping leftovers. If you are going to freeze leftover turkey, do so as soon after cooking as possible. The longer you leave it in the refrigerator before freezing, the poorer the quality will be when you eat it later.