Different forms of mercury (see 1.1) affect living organisms and the environment differently. For exposed living organisms, the form of mercury affects: how available it is to cause effects within the body; how it moves around inside the body;
Cooked chicken that has been thawed in the fridge can be kept for an additional 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator before cooking; chicken that was thawed in the microwave or in cold water should be eaten immediately. How long does cooked chicken last at room temperature?
When asked, how long does chicken keep in the refrigerator, the best answer is, 'It depends.' There are several factors to consider including: Is the chicken raw or cooked? How fresh was it when you placed it in the refrigerator? Is the refrigerator maintaining a temperature of 40 or colder? Was raw chicken kept cold when transported from the store? How long cooked chicken will keep is different than for uncooked chicken. As a general rule, raw chicken is very perishable and will keep in the refrigerator for only 1 to 2 days. When the question is how long does cooked chicken keep, the general rule is 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has a lot of information on its website to help insure food safety and most general all-purpose cookbooks include tips on buying, storing, and cooking chicken and poultry.