Can I Eat Frozen Chicken 2 Months Old?

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The discussion revolves around the safety and quality of consuming frozen cooked chicken that has been stored for two months. Participants explore the implications of freezing food, safety guidelines, and personal experiences related to food storage.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern about eating chicken that has been frozen for two months, suggesting it should not be consumed.
  • Another participant shares their experience of thawing food that was frozen for a couple of years without any negative effects.
  • A different participant mentions that frozen cooked chicken is generally safe for four to six months if it was not spoiled before freezing, although they note that improper wrapping could lead to freezer burn affecting taste and texture.
  • Some participants acknowledge the potential for safety but express doubts about the quality of the chicken after being frozen for an extended period.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on whether the chicken is safe to eat. There are competing views on the safety and quality of consuming frozen chicken that is two months old.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference general guidelines for food storage but do not provide specific details on the conditions under which the chicken was frozen or stored, leaving some assumptions about safety and quality unresolved.

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Silly question but my mom cooked me some chicken. I stored it in the freezer compartment and forget about it. It is frozen but is like 2 months old. Can I still eat it if I heat it up using microwave/pot or soemthing? Thanks.
 
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motornoob101 said:
Silly question but my mom cooked me some chicken. I stored it in the freezer compartment and forget about it. It is frozen but is like 2 months old. Can I still eat it if I heat it up using microwave/pot or soemthing? Thanks.

I would not touch it with a 10ft pole yet alone eat it.
 
Geez, Woolie, you're picky...
I've thawed out stuff a couple of years old with no ill effects.
 
Danger said:
Geez, Woolie, you're picky...
I've thawed out stuff a couple of years old with no ill effects.

I guess i am, but not knowing the oven to freezer prep i would sooner bin it.
 
Better safe than sorry, I guess. Then again, I have that "it can't kill me" metabolism. (I'm still pissed off about my 27-year-old moose steak getting tossed... and only a couple of years before I bought a barbeque. )
 
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Frozen cooked chicken is good for up to four to six months. As long as it wasn't spoiled when you froze it, it is safe. If it wasn't wrapped properly it might have freezer burn, but that only affects taste and texture, not safety.

See the link for storage recommendations.

http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/fttstore.html
 
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Ah that's good to know. thanks!
 
I can't imagine chicken frozen after cooking tasting very good, but yeah, as Evo points out, in terms of safety, it should be okay (at least as okay as it was before frozen).
 

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