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Officially, the FDA conservatively says that fresh poultry (Chicken or turkey) when refrigerated is good for 1 or 2 days after the sell by date. Nine months when frozen. These short but safe time limits will help keep refrigerated food 40Â° F (4Â° C) from spoiling or becoming dangerous.
How long chicken be kept in refrigerator? Everything I've ever read or been taught was that chicken should be cooked within 2 or 3 days of purchase. Yet, many supermarkets, including Whole Foods and Trader Joe's, have much more lengthy expiration dates on their packages. Are some chickens processed to last longer before freezing or cooking?