re: Frozen Turkey left overnight on counter- toss or cook?

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It’s the 1/4” exterior of the meat and skin that I’m worried about being a good environment for bacterial growth.

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If the inside is still frozen and it's the 1/4" defrosted, it's still right next to the freezing side. I'm willing to bet the average outside is below 40. The packaging of course will protect it even more to lock in the cold.

I take food safety very seriously, and of course it's up to you. But if it was frozen solid and left it's fine. Just make sure you cook it past 165.