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Many households view chicken as a staple food.

However, this wonderful source for protein is extremely susceptible to getting contaminated. A proper preparation, storage and cooking of this protein is essential.

The convenience of keeping chickens in your refrigerator makes it simple for people to keep it in the fridge, however many wonder how safe chicken is in the fridge.

This article will demonstrate how long chicken can stay in your fridge.

How long does chicken stay in the fridge?

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) states that fresh chicken can be stored in the fridge for approximately 2 to 3 days. Similar rules apply to turkeys that are raw and other types of poultry.

Cooked chikem will keep in the fridge for approximately 3-4 days.

The storage of chicken in the refrigerator helps to slow bacterial growth. Bacteria tend to grow slower at temperatures below 40°F (4°C).

In addition, raw chicken is best stored in a leak-proof container to stop the chicken's juices from leakage and contaminating other foods. Cooked chicken should be kept in an airtight container.

You can store chicken in the freezer in case it is required for more than a few weeks.

Raw chicken parts can be stored in the freezer for as long as 9 months. Whole chickens, however, can be frozen up to one year. For 2-6 months, you are able to keep the chicken that you have cooked in your freezer.

Summary

Raw chicken can stay in your refrigerator for about 1-2 days while cooked chicken is usually 3-4 Days.

How to tell whether your chicken is bad

If you've kept chicken in the refrigerator for more than a few days, you're likely to find it's become rotten.

Here are some ways to know when your chicken has gone bad in the refrigerator.

"best by" date has expired. Raw or cooked chicken that has gone past its "best by/before" date is more likely.

Changes the color. Raw, cooked chicken that's starting to change color from grey-green is not good. The spots that have gray-to-green mold could indicate a bacterial infection.

It has a smell. Both cooked and raw chicken emits an unpleasant acidic odor that may be mistaken for ammonia. But, this smell can be difficult to detect if the chicken has been marinated in herbs, sauces, or other spices.

Texture. The chicken that has a slimy texture, is now rotten. Rinsing chickens will not remove the bacteria. Cross-contamination can occur when bacteria are spread through food items and utensils.

If you suspect that the chicken you have in your fridge has gone bad then throw it out.

Summary

If the chicken is old and its color begins to fade, it will be sour, acidic or slimy odor.

How to stay away from eating spoiled meat

Foodborne illness can also be referred to as food poisoning, and can cause the consumption of spoiled chicken.

Because chickens are susceptible to contamination which is why it's at an increased risk of getting food poisoning.

These bacteria can be eliminated if you cook your fresh chicken in a clean and safe manner.

However, it's important to not cook or eat the rotten chicken. While re-heating or cooking may kill bacteria on the surface but it will not eliminate all of the toxins produced by the bacteria that could cause food poisoning if you eat the contaminated chicken.

Food poisoning can cause unpleasant and potentially dangerous symptoms such as a high temperature (above 101.5" or 38.6degC), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stool, and dehydration.

Sometimes severe food poisoning may be a reason to seek hospitalization and even death.

Don't eat the chicken in the event that it appears like it has gone bad. It is better to throw away any chicken that is bad.

SUMMARY

Consuming chicken that has been spoiled can lead to food poisoning, even though it has been cooked properly.

How long does cooked chicken last is able to last for 1-2 Days in the fridge, while cooked poultry lasts 3-4 days.

Look up for the "best by" date to find out if the chicken is rotten. Also be on the lookout for indicators such as an increase in texture, smell, or color.

Chicken that is soiled can cause food poisoning, even though it's been cooked correctly.

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