Have a turkey this size? You need to start thawing today

(NEXSTAR) — Thanksgiving could not be any later this year but have no fear, it's right around the corner. And if you have a massive turkey taking up space in your freezer, it's not a moment too soon.
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. Yes, the freezer part is important — the turkey needs to be kept where