Chicken 4 days past use by date

LittleBit_2

Should I throw it away? Has been in the fridge (hubby should have put it in the freezer) :eek:

cazzab_2

Definitely. It's not worth the risk as anyone who has ever suffered from food poisoning knows. I once had dodgy chicken in a restaurant and was really ill for two weeks.

And I have just noticed that you have 2 little ones - you def don't want to be poorly!!!

LittleBit_2

ta, thought so

voiceofreason

Hmmm - maybe open it up, have a look at the meat itself? If it's not slimy, discoloured or rank-smelling you might well be fine to eat it

thriftlady_2

I'd chuck it, and I'm very relaxed when it comes to use by dates. You don't want to mess with poultry

charliee_3

id throw it.. one day over id give it a sniff, but 4 days.. they are pretty old already before they even get to the shelves and i dont think its worth the risk..

Clark80

If it's fruit or chocolate etc then use by dates are second to me having a good smell and feel.

But when it comes meat & chicken... Don't take any risks - Food poisoningis not cool

yorkshirecath

Don't risk it, not with white meat!

Alison_Funnell

I have to agree, beef or pork etc I'd smell it but for poultry I'd throw it with out a second thought.

lilac_lady

If in doubt, throw it out!

elf06

same as everyone else - anything else would get a prod and a sniff but not chicken - wing it in the bin!!