Cooking chicken!?! help!

Question

I bought some pre-diced raw chicken the other day. I opened the packet earlier, and there was a slight smell upon opening. I am very paranoid about meats especially when its been so warm lately! my fridge is on vert cold...but I was wondering should I still cook it. Its in the fridge at the mo marinating but Im now not sure! 10 points best answer!

Answer 1

How long was it in the fridge? If it was three days or less it's fine. Just be sure to cook it thoroughly (which I'm sure you do)

Answer 2

Have you checked the freshness date, and does it look fresh? Describe the smell. You know the saying, "When in doubt, throw it out."

Answer 3

When it comes to meat especially chicken, when in doubt don't eat it. Fresh chicken should have almost no smell to it and it definitely should not have a distinct smell.

Answer 4

i say don't cook it. what would you rather have food poisoning or chicken. its better to be safe then sorry.  and i think you are rite to be paranoid you can never be to safe

Answer 5

chicken should NOT smell!  When in doubt, throw it out!  That's what I go by.  I had food poisoning once and I never ever want it again!

Answer 6

When in doubt....Throw it out.  

Fresh Chicken should not smell.  With beef you can trim the fat off (which goes rancid first) then give it a try; not practical with poultry

Answer 7

Cook it... If it still smells throw it out.

Answer 8

It depends how long you had it in the fridge . yor supposed to freeze it if you arent going to cook it right aaway...2 days tops in the fridge after you;ve taken it out of the freezer  then you really shoudl throw it out..But meat does usually have a slight smell when its raw anyway but if its a powerful odor throw it out ...mom taught me this on..."

when in doubt, throw it out!!"  lol  

Answer 9

i am right there with you.

if there is any sour smell or discoloration, i would throw it away; the packaging could have had a bad seal or a minute hole. marinating it will just mask any rotting of the meat.

better to spend a few more dollars on fresh smelling meat, than risk salmonella or worse.