topic Re: Chicken in Kitchen

Chicken

isaboo — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 17:03:57 GMT

I left a couple of frozen chicken breast out last night - was going to put them in the refrigerator but forgot. Do you think they are ok or should I throw them away

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cotto22 — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 17:05:24 GMT

I would throw them out. Your health is worth more than a few dollars!

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BORN AGAIN — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 17:11:22 GMT

When in doubt....dont

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ValuSkr — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 17:12:57 GMT

Does your house get cold at night? If so, the meat may be okay. But I wouldn't take the chance.

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isaboo — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 18:13:18 GMT

Thank you - I guess I'll throw it out.

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Cookie06 — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 18:19:20 GMT

I have done this so many times and have used the chicken with no problems whatsoever. If it was frozen solid, it stayed cold for most of the time on the counter.

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qualitygal — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 19:22:09 GMT

out

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kitty60 — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 19:24:01 GMT

It's funny, growing up food was always left out on the counter to defrost and there was never a problem. Now I leave something out any length of time and worry.

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WenGirl42 — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 21:04:03 GMT

Were they totally thawed? As long as they still felt cold to the touch I'd use them, but if they'd gotten up to room temp I'd pitch (with no way to assess how long they'd been at that temp).

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issiestorm — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 21:15:33 GMT

When it comes to any type of meat, I'm with the 'out' bunch.

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beckyb1012 — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 00:17:38 GMT

Out the door or window whatever is quicker. Then go straight to your favorite fried chicken dinner (fast or slow restaurant) and treat your self since you have saved $ on stomach pain medicine.

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LilacTree — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 00:21:54 GMT

On 12/30/2014 kitty60 said:
It's funny, growing up food was always left out on the counter to defrost and there was never a problem. Now I leave something out any length of time and worry.

Because back then it wasn't infected with e.coli and salmonella that would increase with normal home temperatures. We'd have to burn it to a crisp to prevent infection.

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I am still oxox — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 00:23:21 GMT

I would toss them I am uber careful about food