I have to say that I have kept chicken in the fridge for longer than 2 days and not died. Some even have "best before" dates days in. The quality definitely suffers, and I'm sure there's some risk, but it's probably low.
The USDA, of course, plays it safe, but I think those of us who handle a lot of raw chicken prefer to use our noses. You can definitely smell when chicken's gone bad. The exact quote: "Cook or freeze fresh poultry, fish, ground meats, and variety meats within 2 days; other beef, veal, lamb, or pork, within 3 to 5 days.
And that's even according to the very-conservative USDA. Add a comment. NBenatar NBenatar 2, 1 1 gold badge 17 17 silver badges 25 25 bronze badges. These aren't bad guidelines in my opinion although I've kept bacon for way longer than a week , but you really should try to source them; few things on the internet are more dangerous than anonymous and unverified food safety claims. Bacon can be kept way longer as it is cured. Benton's bacon actually ships at room temp and comes with a note saying it will last for months if unopened.
Here is what the USDA recommends: While dates are not required to be printed on poultry, many stores will print a "use by" or "sell by" date.
Nice general recommendations, but they don't answer the question. It was not what to do with chicken, but how long it will keep in the fridge. Welcome to the site steve! Foodrules Foodrules 2, 1 1 gold badge 12 12 silver badges 15 15 bronze badges. Featured on Meta. Now live: A fully responsive profile.
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Chicken comes in a variety of cuts, including breasts, thighs, wings and drumsticks. This article explores how much protein is in different cuts. Health Conditions Discover Plan Connect. Refrigeration Signs of spoiling Spoiled chicken risks Bottom line Chicken is considered a staple meat in many households.
This article helps you understand just how long chicken lasts in your fridge. Share on Pinterest. How long does chicken last in the fridge? How to tell if chicken has gone bad. Risks of eating spoiled chicken. The bottom line. Read this next. Whether it's raw or just seems slightly undercooked doesn't matter. Your safest bet is to return to the stove grill, oven, etc. Sure, it might seem easier to just cut around any rawer areas and eat what looks well done than asking a chef or your BFF to cook your food for longer, but that's actually pretty risky.
Pay attention to the color of the meat and of the juices coming out of the chicken. A simple rule of thumb is that cooked chicken will be white in color and undercooked or raw chicken will be pinkish or even bloody.
But don't be afraid to inspect even further. Make a small cut into the thickest part of the poultry and if it still appears pink or any blood is present, then the chicken is most likely raw, Dr. Sam and Dr. Bonheur explain. And the same sort of idea applies with any fluids: if the juice is still pink-tinged, then throw it back on the heat. If you're the chef de cuisine, call upon your trusty cooking thermometer and insert that bad boy into the thickest section of the meat.
If the thermometer reads F, then the chicken should be well-cooked and the heat should've sufficient killed any bacteria that might've been present. In the immortal words of Emeril, "BAM! Weight Loss. How to tell if chicken is bad -- whether it's cooked or raw. Smell: Does it reek? The odor of rotten chicken is distinct and pungent. If the chicken has not gone bad, it should just smell like chicken and not give off a strong, repellent smell.
Package: If it's still sealed in the package, check the "best by" date. If you've blown past that and it's been in the fridge for a week, it's probably not safe. Observe: The color of fresh chicken is a pale pink. If it's turned gray, it is probably not safe. Touch: Chicken shouldn't have a slimy, snotty texture. If it feels anything like mucus, throw it out.
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