The chicken is about 1.5 lbs. of boneless, skinless breast tenders, completely sealed in its original package, wrapped in a produce bag, which was inside a regular plastic grocery bag. The room Temp was no more than 68 degrees or so. I would cook the chicken by seasoning and then boiling it.
I have two children under 3 who would be consuming the meal. If there is too much of a health risk, I will promtly throw it out. However, we are on a very limited budget, and $4.00 worth of chicken is a lot to throw out right now!
Any suggestions are appreciated!
2007-01-07 21:36:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
I'm pretty certain it would be quite safe to cook.
2007-01-07 21:37:56 · answer #1 · answered by bonshui 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it comes to chicken and pork, I am very careful. I probably would throw it away. I have never had or wanted to have any type of Food contamination illness. For that matter, I don't want to make anyone sick either. From my understanding, chicken and pork take very little to begin producing undesired bacterium. Ground beef is in the same category.
2007-01-08 05:42:26 · answer #2 · answered by albert_noodles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I should think it would be safe - just make sure it is well and truly cooked through - as you should anyway.
Don't worry, I have been distracted while unpacking and have left stuff out longer than that and come to no harm. I can well imagine how difficult it is to concentrate with 2 toddlers. Rather you than me!!
2007-01-08 05:43:19 · answer #3 · answered by zakiit 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The chicken should be fine (as long as it doesn't smell bad or feel real slimy. But I'd be real careful about cross contamination of the counter, your hands, anything the raw chicken and its juices touch.
2007-01-08 05:40:28 · answer #4 · answered by David E 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is better not to serve ur children. Take the chicken and boil it nicely and cook it. u can have. No prob.
2007-01-08 05:42:53 · answer #5 · answered by RAJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put a table spoon of vinegar in it while you are boiling it , it kills bacteria and tenderizes it( and rinse it first) then you can dump the water out and even bake it' good & safe
2007-01-08 06:02:30 · answer #6 · answered by Tina Tegarden 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, i think it is because it will kill the germs when you cook it so yes i think it would be and fully cook it so there aren't any raw bit.
2007-01-08 06:14:54 · answer #7 · answered by notoriousteen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
smell it. if it doesn't smell rotten, it is safe. anyway, 4 hours is a very short time for meat to go bad, unless you live in sahara desert or something.
2007-01-08 05:39:44 · answer #8 · answered by Chaoslord 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's ok, but be careful next time.
2007-01-08 05:51:31 · answer #9 · answered by Laith Attar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was it frozen when you pulled it out? If it was, it should still be fine.
2007-01-08 05:38:25 · answer #10 · answered by Detroit Diva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋