How long can you keep chicken?

Question

I was cleaning out my fridge and found a frozen chicken that has been there for about 6 months. Do you think it is still good or should I throw it away? Its been frozen the whole time.

Answer 1

USDA's recommended freezer storage time limits:
whole chicken or turkey: 1 year
chicken or turkey pieces: 9 months
http://www.dupagehealth.org/safefood/consumer/misc/coldchart.asp?category=all

It will be fine for another 6 months....

Answer 2

If it's still frozen and has been frozen the whole time then it's still good, though a fresh chicken will taste a little better. Chicken has a shelf life of about 3 to 5 days if it's kept around 41 degrees in the fridge, and a shelf life of 7 days if it's been cooked thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165 F and held at that temp for 15 seconds or more. Between 140 and 70 degrees bacteria grows most quickly, doubling every 15 minutes.

Answer 3

For Like 2 Weeks

Answer 4

You should throw the chicken away.......Freezing does not stop the deterioration of food; it only slows it down.......6 months is a bit too long...... :-)

Answer 5

it depends or how it was stored. If it was in a vaccum packed bag then yeah it should still be good in six months but if it was stored without much care I would toss it, but if you need it, check for any mold or any other odd things on it

Answer 6

if its frozen they last a long time... maybe after a year

Answer 7

if it is frozen, it may not spoil,. But it is risk to health. so, throw it away

Answer 8

throw it away

Answer 9

check if it has freezer burn. chicken gets freezer burned pretty fast.....after 6 months i dunno if it's still good.......