Is it safe to eat cooked chicken that has been left out for a day?
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radiofan92
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yes, it has been cooked. but i wouldnt really reccommend it without it being covered or in the fridge. otherwise who knows what has gotten into it
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If you want to be on the safe side, throw it out. I have eaten chicken that was left out for about 8 hours, but it was kept reasonably cold and it was free range.
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Please throw it away, why take the chance of getting sick.
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If it was not refrigerated I would chuck it. Food kept at room temperature is at the perfect temp for bacteria to multiply, and if it was not cooked thoroughly to start with you have just created the perfect environment for the bacteria. You cannot assume that it is fully cooked all the way through, and you also cannot assume that there is not some other matter (from a knife that cut it after it was baked for example) that has contaminated the chicken. In food service, the rule is 4 hours maximum of room temp exposure, and if in doubt throw it out!
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Not at all. Once the temperature of the chicken drops below 140F, it's at risk of becoming contaminated with bacteria. The longer it stays at a temperature greater than 40f and less than 140f, the more the risk of contamination.
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Assuming that it was cooked and safe for consumption at the beginning of the 24 hours period in which it was 'left-out,' the amount of potential contamination sould be limited. I would thoroughly reheat the meat to help kill any bacteria that might be present. This should eliminate listeria monocytogenes and other bacteria. Like others have mentioned, when in doubt, discard the meat.
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If it has been less than 100 degrees Fahrenheit for more than 60 minutes, I chuck it out. Seal/Wrap and refrigerate leftovers immediately. When eating the stored leftovers -> make sure you reheat it and not eat it cold. Microwaving/re-heating can help kill bacteria. I don't mess around or take chances when it comes to chicken.
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NO. There's a rule, called the "2-40-140" rule. If chicken or any other meat has been at a temperature between 40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit for 2 hours or more, it's not safe to eat.
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If it was left out in the far north no warmer than 40°F, sure go right ahead and eat it. But if it's just a normal home, toss it out.
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I have done it and I am still alive and breathing. I'm afraid that more of us have done it (not knowing).by that I mean, at a party or get together or event....who is to say how long food has been "out"...maybe not all day, but I guarantee you that we have all eaten food that has been out for several hours...and NEVER got sick.
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