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Yes. If the chicken is more than 48 hours old. It should be used as soon as bought or frozen right away.

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Q: Will uncooked chicken left in the refrigerator smell bad?
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Exactly How long can uncooked chicken be left out before it goes bad?

Uncooked chicken can only be left out for a short period of time before it goes bad. You should not leave it out for more than an hour in order to cut down on the chance of bacteria growing on the chicken.


Can you eat chicken that is vacuum sealed but left out overnite?

No. Unless where it was left out was as cold as a refrigerator, it should be discarded.


How long will rotisserie chicken be safe to eat?

Rotisserie chicken should not be left out of the refrigerator longer than two hours.


Would uncooked frozen chicken that was left out for approximately 13 hours be safe to eat after cooking?

It is not safe to eat uncooked frozen chicken that has been left out at room temperature for 13 hours, as it would have entered the temperature danger zone where bacteria can rapidly multiply. Cooking the chicken may not destroy all the harmful bacteria that could have grown on the chicken during that time. It is best to discard it to avoid the risk of foodborne illness.


How long can an uncooked stuffed chicken be left in the fridge?

Ideally this should be cooked within a few days of being thawed or purchased.


How long will cook meat last without putting in refrigerator?

Meat should never be left unrefrigerated over two hours, whether it it cooked or uncooked.


Why cant a chicken defrost on the bench?

Chicken should never be left out to thaw. It needs to be thawed out in the refrigerator. This is due to the fact that the fridge will keep bacteria from growing. Chicken that is just left out will start to accumulate bacteria that can make a person very ill.


Can you eat chicken that was cooked and frozen but defrosted and left out on the counter all night?

If where it was left out is as cold as a refrigerator, it would be OK. Otherwise, you will have to figure that out for yourself. The chicken has been mishandled and should not have been left out at room temperature. We don't know what temperature various parts of the chicken reached - or for how long.


You left chicken and wild rice soup out all night is it still good?

Unless where you left it out is as cold as a refrigerator, I would not recommend eating it.


Is it safe to eat chicken curry left in a sealed pan the next day?

If the sealed pan was kept in the refrigerator, it should be OK. If it was left out at room temperature, then it should be discarded.


Is chicken ok to eat after thalled in refrigerator and left on counter for 1 hour before cooking?

Yes. Any bacteria will be killed by the cooking process.


Would a cheese ball with no bad smell that was left out of the refrigerator overnight still be good if put back in the frig 12 hours later?

I would not risk using it.