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How long can chicken be kept in the fridge? Chicken is a staple of many households.      This healthy and delicious source of protein is prone to contamination by bacteria. It is essential to prepare it then store it in a safe place and cook it properly to prevent food-borne illness.      Although it's convenient to keep chicken in the fridge However, many people ask what the best time to store chicken.      How long can you keep cooked chicken in the fridge will help you understand the length of time chicken can last in your fridge.        How long will chicken last in the fridge?        According to How long does cooked chicken last United States Department of Agriculture the raw chicken will last about a week in the refrigerator. This is also true for the raw turkey as well as other poultry.      Chikem cooked in the meantime can last in the refrigerator about 3-4 days.      The refrigerator can reduce the growth of bacteria as bacteria grows slower when temperatures are lower than 40 degrees F (4 degrees Celsius).      Also, store raw chicken in a tightly sealed container to prevent any liquids from leaking and contaminating other foods. Keep cooked chicken refrigerated in an airtight bag.      If the chicken is to be kept for longer than a few hours, it is best to put it in your freezer.      Chicken pieces that are raw can be kept in the freezer for up to 9 months. Whole chickens, however, can be frozen for as long as one year. The freezer can keep chicken that has been cooked for up to 6 months.      SUMMARY      Raw chicken can stay in your refrigerator for approximately 1-2 days while cooked chicken can last for approximately 3-4 Days.        What can you tell if chicken is gone bad        Chicken that is left in the refrigerator for longer than a few days may be at risk.      Below are some ways to identify if your chicken's bad.        It's beyond the "best before" date. Cooked or raw chicken that has not been used before the "best by" dates is more likely to go bad.      Color alters. Raw chicken or cooked chicken has grayish-green. A few spots of gray-to-green mold signify bacterial growth.      What does it smell as? When chicken is cooked, raw or cooked, it releases an acidic scent. The smell may turn ammonia-like as the chicken goes bad. The smell could be harder to detect when the chicken was marinated with herbs, sauces, and spices.      Texture. The chicken that has a slimy appearance, has gone bad. Rinsing the chicken will not kill the bacteria. It is possible to cross-contaminate if bacteria are transferred from the poultry to other foods or tools.        You can dispose of any chicken that has gone decaying in your refrigerator.      A SUMMARY      It is easy to tell if your chicken has gone bad by its color, its sour or acidic taste or its slimy appearance.        The risks of eating uncooked poultry        The consumption of spoiled meat can trigger foodborne illness. It is also known as foodpoisoning.      Since chickens can be infected and contaminated, it's at a high risk of getting food poisoning.      Normally the bacteria get eliminated when you cook fresh chicken thoroughly.      However, it's important to not cook or eat spoiled chicken. While re-heating and cooking can destroy bacteria that have been residing on the surface, it does not eliminate all toxins that bacteria create, which can lead to food poisoning when they are eaten.      Food poisoning can cause discomfort and even dangerous symptoms, including a high fever (above 101.5degF or 38.6degC), nausea, chills and bloody stools and dehydration.      Sometimes, food poisoning severe enough can cause hospitalization, or even death.      Do not eat the chicken if it looks like it has gone bad. It is best to dispose of any chicken you suspect is been rotten.      A SUMMARY      Even if the chicken has been cooked correctly, eating rotten chicken could cause food poisoning.        The bottomline        The raw chicken can be stored in the refrigerator up to one week and cooked chicken can last between 3 and 4 days.      You can tell if your chicken is bad by checking the "best before" date. Watch out for signs such as changes in color, smell, texture, or taste.      Spoiled chickens can lead to food poisoning, even if it's cooked properly.

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