Butterball is introducing a new turkey this Thanksgiving that it says eliminates the need to thaw it: Cook From Frozen Premium Whole Turkey. Why it matters: Thawing a turkey is time-consuming, and making sure you allow enough time to thaw can be stressful.

Although Thanksgiving for 2024 is still seven days away, you're going to need to take your frozen turkey out of the freezer long before then, experts say.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, while frozen, a turkey is safe indefinitely. As soon as it begins to thaw, bacteria that may have been present before freezing will begin to grow again.

Depending on the size of your turkey, however, your thawing time may be running out. While a turkey is in the freezer, it is “safe indefinitely” from bacteria, according to the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service.