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Pregnant. read raw chicken must be cooked in 2 days of refrigerating. never done this. i go by sell by date. i grocery shop once/wk. is it really advised to go buy fresh meat q2days? are ppl actually doing this & must i to keep baby safe?
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REFRIGERATION: Refrigeration is needed to prevent bacterial contamination of food, particularly meat and poultry. Merchants make suggestions to safeguard against such spoilage, sometimes adding a day or two of safety. If you get gastroenteritis from eating spoiled chicken, it will likely not affect your pregnancy, other than the muscular problems associated with vomiting. In short, follow "common sense."
Answered 1/20/2021
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