If fresh poultry is properly stored on ice, it will keep for five to six days.

If fresh poultry is properly stored on ice, it will keep for five to six days.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. It will keep for 3-4 days
• D. False; it will keep only 1-2 days

Answer: (D)

Fresh poultry in cold storage is all about keeping it out of the temperature danger zone and using it while it’s still at a safe level. Even when you store raw poultry on ice, you’re not extending its shelf life to several days. The safe window is about 1–2 days. Ice helps keep the meat near 0–4°C (32–39°F), but it can melt, the temperature can rise, and any melted water can promote contamination if juices mingle with other foods. Because bacteria can multiply quickly at higher temperatures, five to six days is not safe. If you need to store poultry longer, freeze it and thaw only as needed.

Fresh poultry in cold storage is all about keeping it out of the temperature danger zone and using it while it’s still at a safe level. Even when you store raw poultry on ice, you’re not extending its shelf life to several days. The safe window is about 1–2 days. Ice helps keep the meat near 0–4°C (32–39°F), but it can melt, the temperature can rise, and any melted water can promote contamination if juices mingle with other foods. Because bacteria can multiply quickly at higher temperatures, five to six days is not safe. If you need to store poultry longer, freeze it and thaw only as needed.