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Consuming spoiled chicken can certainly be unpleasing to the palate, but more seriously, it can be detrimental to your health. For this reason, it is important to know the difference between \u201cgood\u201d chicken and \u201cbad\u201d chicken. <\/h3>\n
The \u201csniff and stare\u201d test is usually the go-to method of determining the quality of raw chicken. Many people assume they can tell if meat has gone bad by detecting changes in smell, texture, or color. However, this may not be the most accurate approach. Changes like these simply indicate that the meat is aging and losing quality. It is the internal, food-borne bacteria to watch out for, and these are not detectable with a \u201csniff and stare\u201d test.<\/p>\n
Food-borne Bacteria<\/font><\/h1>\nThere are two primary types of food-borne bacteria; one type can make you sick, while the other simply spoils food. Spoilage bacteria will not necessarily give a person food poisoning, but it can cause a stomach ache or digestive issues. You can tell when raw meat has this form of bacteria brewing because it will look and feel slimy, and may have a white film. Eating it will not be a pleasant experience, but it will not send a person to the hospital either. In contrast, bacteria that makes a person sick is not visible to the naked eye, so you cannot tell if it is present in your chicken or not. <\/p>\n
Avoiding a Food-borne Illness<\/font> <\/h1>\nThe best way to avoid contracting a food-borne illness from such bacteria is to follow the recommended storing and cooking methods for all kinds of poultry, including turkey, duck, quail, and pigeon. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s (USDA), it is important to always cook poultry to an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit. <\/p>\n
If you have raw chicken in your refrigerator for a few days, you can put it in your freezer to preserve its quality, so long as the freezer is set to 0 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Bacteria will not grow in the freezer under these conditions. After thawing your chicken, the USDA suggests cooking it within two days to remain safe. If you thaw out your chicken, but do not use all of it, you can re-freeze it again as long as it wasn\u2019t cross-contaminated in any way. When it comes to any kind of raw meat, just remember:
\nWhen in doubt, toss it out!<\/strong><\/font><\/em><\/p>\nCome Try the Excellent Smoked Chicken at Rackz BBQ!<\/h2>\n
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317-688-7290<\/p><\/div>Rackz BBQ offers a wide selection of delicious smoked meats<\/a> and southern comfort foods that are sure to please the entire family. If you don\u2019t have time to sit down at our Carmel BBQ restaurant, place a takeout order for a hot and fresh meal on the go! Contact us at 317-688-7290<\/strong> to place a call ahead order, or to learn more about our menu selections, prices, and specials.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Can\u2019t remember how long ago you put those chicken breasts in the refrigerator? Attempting to figure out whether or not meat is still okay to eat can be confusing; you don\u2019t want to take a risk, but you also don\u2019t … Continue reading
The best way to avoid contracting a food-borne illness from such bacteria is to follow the recommended storing and cooking methods for all kinds of poultry, including turkey, duck, quail, and pigeon. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s (USDA), it is important to always cook poultry to an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit. <\/p>\n
If you have raw chicken in your refrigerator for a few days, you can put it in your freezer to preserve its quality, so long as the freezer is set to 0 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Bacteria will not grow in the freezer under these conditions. After thawing your chicken, the USDA suggests cooking it within two days to remain safe. If you thaw out your chicken, but do not use all of it, you can re-freeze it again as long as it wasn\u2019t cross-contaminated in any way. When it comes to any kind of raw meat, just remember: Rackz BBQ Can\u2019t remember how long ago you put those chicken breasts in the refrigerator? Attempting to figure out whether or not meat is still okay to eat can be confusing; you don\u2019t want to take a risk, but you also don\u2019t … Continue reading
\nWhen in doubt, toss it out!<\/strong><\/font><\/em><\/p>\nCome Try the Excellent Smoked Chicken at Rackz BBQ!<\/h2>\n
317-688-7290<\/p><\/div>Rackz BBQ offers a wide selection of delicious smoked meats<\/a> and southern comfort foods that are sure to please the entire family. If you don\u2019t have time to sit down at our Carmel BBQ restaurant, place a takeout order for a hot and fresh meal on the go! Contact us at 317-688-7290<\/strong> to place a call ahead order, or to learn more about our menu selections, prices, and specials.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"