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How long can chicken stay in the Fridge for? How to tell if the chicken has spoiled consider chicken to be a main meal. This delicious and healthy protein source is susceptible to contamination by bacteria. It is essential to prepare it, store it, and cook it properly in order to avoid food-borne illnesses. Storing How to keep leftover chicken without going bad in your fridge is convenient, however most people ask how long they can keep chicken in the fridge. This article will show you how long chicken will last in your refrigerator. How long does chicken stay at room temperature? The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) declares that chickens you have cooked can be kept in the refrigerator for as long as 1-2 days. The raw turkey and other birds are also suitable to receive the same treatment. While you wait, cooked chikem can be stored for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. Refrigerating chicken aids in slowing the growth of bacteria. Bacteria slow down growth at temperatures that are below 40°F (4°C). Raw chicken should be stored in a sealed container to keep its juices from getting into other food items. Cool cooked chicken in an airtight container. It is recommended to freeze the chicken when you intend to store it for more than several days. Raw chicken pieces can be kept in the freezer for up to 9 months, while a whole chicken can be frozen for as long as one year. The freezer can hold chicken that has been cooked for up to 6 months. SUMMARY The raw chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to one week while chicken that has been cooked will last between 3 and 4 days. How to identify if your chicken is bad A chicken that has been stored in the fridge for more than a couple of days could be in danger. Here are a few methods to determine if the chicken in your fridge has gone bad: It's beyond the "best by" date. Chicken -- cooked and raw that has passed its "best when used before/before" date is more likely to have gone bad. Colors shift. Raw or cooked chicken has changed to a gray-green shade. The spots that appear gray-green are caused by mold might be a sign of bacterial growth. Smell. Both chicken cooked raw and cooked emit an acidic aroma that resembles ammonia. If the chicken has been cooked in sauces or other herbs it might be hard to detect this scent. Texture. A chicken with a slimy texture may be rotten. Rinsing chicken is not a way to eliminate bacteria. The risk of cross-contamination can occur if bacteria are passed from poultry to other food items or Utensils. You can dispose of any chicken that has gone decaying in your fridge. Summary If the chicken's color is starting to fade or has an unpleasant or acidic smell It is possible to tell that it's a problem. How to stay away from eating spoiled meat The consumption of spoiled meat can trigger foodborne illness, also known as foodpoisoning. Chicken is at a higher risk of causing food poisoning because it could be affected by bacteria like Campylobacter, Salmonella and many more. These bacteria will normally be removed when fresh chicken is cooked well. But, it is still important to stay clear of cooking and eating the spoiled meat of your chicken. Reheating or baking could kill the bacteria that is on the surface. However, it doesn't get rid of certain toxins caused by bacteria. These toxins can trigger food poisoning. Food poisoning may cause discomfort and even hazardous symptoms, including hyperfever (above 101.5degF or 38.6degC), nausea, chills diarrhea, bloody stools and dehydration. Sometimes, severe food poisoning can be a reason to seek hospitalization and even death. Do not eat the chicken when it appears as if it's been rotten. It is best to throw away the chicken you suspect be spoiled. A SUMMARY Even if the chicken has been cooked correctly, eating rotten chicken may cause food poisoning. The bottom line Chicken that is raw can be stored in the refrigerator up to one week and cooked chicken can last between 3-4 days. To determine if the chicken is in danger, check the "best if used before" date, and then look for signs of spoilage such as changes in smell, texture and color. Food poisoning can be caused by spoiled chicken.
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