Raw chicken 2 hour/4 hour time
I left raw chicken in my car for just under two hours at 11 degrees Celsius (51.8 F) by accident. Apparently this is safe (?) as it is under two hours and the temperature outside is not high. I put it straight in the freezer and then the fridge to cool it quickly. Does this mean I have to be extra careful with this particular piece of meat as there is the four hour total window and two hours is already used up? Thanks!
Edit: The answer to this question helped me. How many times is it safe to reheat chicken?
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The "danger zone" is 4.4° C - 60° C, so it was in the danger zone. It should not be left there for more than a total of 2 hours - and yours was 2.
On top of that, freezing does not reset this countdown, it only stops it temporarily. You probably shouldn't eat this piece of meat, it isn't worth the risk.
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Can raw chicken sit out for 4 hours?
The reason is that bacteria grow rapidly when raw chicken is kept at temperatures between 40\xb0 F and 140\xb0 F. If chicken has been left out of the fridge for longer than 2 hours (or 1 hour above 90\xb0 F), the bacteria can multiply to the point where the chicken is no longer safe to eat and should be discarded.What is 2 hour and 4 hour rule?
If the total time is: \u2022 Less than 2 hours, the food can be used or put back in the refrigerator for later use, Between 2 and 4 hours, the food can still be used, but can't be put back in the refrigerator, and \u2022 4 hours or longer, the food must be thrown out.What is the 2 hour 4 hour rule food safety?
Food held between 5\xb0C and 60\xb0C for less than 2 hours can be used, sold or put back in the refrigerator to use later. Food held between 5\xb0C and 60\xb0C for 2-4 hours can still be used or sold, but can't be put back in the fridge. Food held between 5\xb0C and 60\xb0C for 4 hours or more must be thrown away.How long can chicken sit out 3 hours?
Answer: You can safely leave cooked chicken out at room temperature for two hours -- or one hour if the temperature is above 90 degrees Fahrenheit -- says the United States Department of Agriculture. Cooked chicken that has been sitting out for longer than 2 hours (or 1 hour above 90\xb0 F) should be discarded.Here's How To Tell If Chicken Has Gone Bad
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