Possible poisoning: how long to store cooked chicken in the fridge
Boiled chicken is the most popular dietary product. However, even the whole family cannot eat a whole carcass at once. SSPDaily tells about it.
Leftover chicken is often put in the refrigerator. However, according to the recommendations of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), leftover boiled chicken should be stored in the refrigerator at a temperature of 4.4 degrees Celsius for 3-4 days, according to CNN.
At the same time, experts remind that although cooling the product slows down the growth of pathogenic bacteria, it does not stop it.
According to the recommendations, after the chicken is cooked and cooled, refrigerate it for 2 hours at room temperature. Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Be sure to label the container with the date and contents.
It is important to remember that cooked chicken should be tough and dry to the touch. You will know that the product has spoiled if it forms mucous membranes or is soft to the touch. Bacteria can also cause poultry meat to darken or develop an unpleasant odor, so throw it away if it smells bad or turns dark.