Refrigerator method: place the ground turkey on a plate or in a container and thaw in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours
Cold water method: keep the turkey in a sealed leakproof bag, submerge in cold water, and change the water every 30 minutes
Microwave method: use the defrost setting, thaw in short intervals, and cook immediately after thawing
Cook from frozen: cook the ground turkey without thawing, breaking it up as it cooks
Keep thawed turkey refrigerated and use it within 1 to 2 days
Do not thaw ground turkey at room temperature