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How long can raw chicken safely stay in the refrigerator before cooking or freezing?

1 to 2 days.

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  1. 1 to 2 days ✔
  2. 5 to 7 days
  3. 2 weeks

Why: The USDA advises using or freezing raw poultry within 1 to 2 days. Longer storage lets bacteria multiply.

Huh, didn't know that: Raw chicken pieces keep 1 to 2 days in the fridge but about 9 months in the freezer.

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Answer: 1 to 2 days. The USDA advises using or freezing raw poultry within 1 to 2 days. Longer storage lets bacteria multiply.

  1. FoodSafety.gov Cold Food Storage Chart www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts
    Fresh poultry | Chicken or turkey, whole | 1 to 2 days.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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