{"id":19506,"date":"2025-12-22T11:15:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T05:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/?p=19506"},"modified":"2026-01-23T14:22:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T08:52:39","slug":"how-long-can-raw-chicken-be-stored-in-the-fridge-what-happens-if-you-keep-it-too-long","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/?p=19506","title":{"rendered":"How Long Can Raw Chicken Be Stored in the Fridge? What Happens If You Keep It Too Long?"},"content":{"rendered":"

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” width=”100%” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]In modern times, many people prefer ordering chicken online rather than buying it from the market. However, experts warn that storing raw chicken for several days before cooking can be\u00a0dangerous<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Fridge Storage Guidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Raw chicken can be kept in the fridge for\u00a01 to 2 days<\/strong>.
\n– It should be\u00a0cooked within 48 hours<\/strong>\u00a0of purchase.<\/p>\n

Freezer Storage for Longer Preservation<\/strong><\/p>\n

– If you plan to use chicken after 48 hours,\u00a0store it in the freezer<\/strong>.
\n–\u00a0Whole chicken<\/strong>\u00a0can last\u00a09 to 12 months<\/strong>\u00a0in the freezer.
\n–\u00a0Cut or portioned chicken<\/strong>\u00a0can last\u00a06 to 8 months<\/strong>.
\n– Avoid taking it out in between to maintain quality and safety.<\/p>\n

Special Precautions<\/strong><\/p>\n

–\u00a0Pre-cut or packaged chicken<\/strong>\u00a0has a shorter shelf life, less than 48 hours, so keep it separate in the fridge.
\n– Store chicken in\u00a0airtight containers<\/strong>\u00a0to prevent bacterial growth that can affect other foods.
\n– Wash chicken before cooking and\u00a0sanitize sinks, stoves, and cutting boards<\/strong>\u00a0to avoid cross-contamination.
\n– In\u00a0summer<\/strong>, chicken can spoil within\u00a02 hours<\/strong>\u00a0after being taken out of the fridge.
\n– Signs of spoiled chicken include\u00a0bad odor, color change to brown or yellow, and sticky texture<\/strong>. Dispose of it immediately if these appear.<\/p>\n

Important Storage Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n

Avoid storing raw chicken in\u00a0plastic containers<\/strong>\u00a0in the freezer, as they can retain moisture and promote bacterial growth.\u00a0Glass or steel airtight containers<\/strong>\u00a0are recommended for safe storage.<\/p>\n

Disclaimer:<\/strong>\u00a0This information is for\u00a0informational purposes only<\/strong>\u00a0and does not replace professional advice. Follow proper food safety practices to avoid any health risks.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In modern times, many people prefer ordering chicken online rather than buying it from the market. However, experts warn that storing raw chicken for several days before cooking can be\u00a0dangerous. Fridge Storage Guidelines – Raw chicken can be kept in the fridge for\u00a01 to 2 days. – It should be\u00a0cooked within 48 hours\u00a0of purchase. Freezer […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19511,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"In modern times, many people prefer ordering chicken online rather than buying it from the market. However, experts warn that storing raw chicken for several days before cooking can be\u00a0dangerous<\/strong>.\r\n\r\nFridge Storage Guidelines<\/strong>\r\n\r\n- Raw chicken can be kept in the fridge for\u00a01 to 2 days<\/strong>.\r\n- It should be\u00a0cooked within 48 hours<\/strong>\u00a0of purchase.\r\n\r\nFreezer Storage for Longer Preservation<\/strong>\r\n\r\n- If you plan to use chicken after 48 hours,\u00a0store it in the freezer<\/strong>.\r\n-\u00a0Whole chicken<\/strong>\u00a0can last\u00a09 to 12 months<\/strong>\u00a0in the freezer.\r\n-\u00a0Cut or portioned chicken<\/strong>\u00a0can last\u00a06 to 8 months<\/strong>.\r\n- Avoid taking it out in between to maintain quality and safety.\r\n\r\nSpecial Precautions<\/strong>\r\n\r\n-\u00a0Pre-cut or packaged chicken<\/strong>\u00a0has a shorter shelf life, less than 48 hours, so keep it separate in the fridge.\r\n- Store chicken in\u00a0airtight containers<\/strong>\u00a0to prevent bacterial growth that can affect other foods.\r\n- Wash chicken before cooking and\u00a0sanitize sinks, stoves, and cutting boards<\/strong>\u00a0to avoid cross-contamination.\r\n- In\u00a0summer<\/strong>, chicken can spoil within\u00a02 hours<\/strong>\u00a0after being taken out of the fridge.\r\n- Signs of spoiled chicken include\u00a0bad odor, color change to brown or yellow, and sticky texture<\/strong>. Dispose of it immediately if these appear.\r\n\r\nImportant Storage Tip<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAvoid storing raw chicken in\u00a0plastic containers<\/strong>\u00a0in the freezer, as they can retain moisture and promote bacterial growth.\u00a0Glass or steel airtight containers<\/strong>\u00a0are recommended for safe storage.\r\n\r\nDisclaimer:<\/strong>\u00a0This information is for\u00a0informational purposes only<\/strong>\u00a0and does not replace professional advice. Follow proper food safety practices to avoid any health risks.","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[26,2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19506","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-news","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19506","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=19506"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19506\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21808,"href":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19506\/revisions\/21808"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/19511"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=19506"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=19506"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=19506"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}