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But that’s the beauty of refrigeration technology, right?
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Chicken is, of course, one of the most beloved lean proteins on the planet.
And what’s not to love?
How to tell if your raw chicken is still good in the fridge.
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Don’t chance it!
Food poisoning is not worth the risk.
There will be stank
No, that is not a typo.
Rancid, raw chicken doesn’t simply stink with an unpleasant odor.
Even in the fridge, poultry on the decline has a putridstankthat can smell to the high heavens.
If you pick up any sour, fishy, or sulfuric notes of funkget rid of it.
If that’s the case, throw your raw chicken out ASAP.
