Did I Ruin My Frozen Chicken Tenders?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the safety of consuming frozen chicken tenders that were accidentally left out at room temperature for 6 hours. Participants explore the implications of thawing meat outside of refrigeration, share personal experiences, and reference food safety guidelines.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern about the safety of the chicken tenders after being left out for 6 hours.
  • Another participant suggests that 6 hours is not a problem based on their experience with meat left out for longer periods.
  • Some participants question the reasoning behind concerns about food safety, arguing that the chicken was still cool to the touch.
  • Food safety guidelines are referenced, indicating that bacteria can grow when food is kept above certain temperatures for extended periods.
  • Several participants share anecdotes about food storage practices before refrigeration, suggesting that people historically managed without modern food safety standards.
  • Humorous exchanges occur regarding the use of thermite and other exaggerated methods for cooking or thawing food.
  • One participant mentions their experience working in supermarkets, noting that frozen foods may not always be at optimal temperatures when displayed.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the safety of the chicken tenders left out for 6 hours. Multiple competing views are presented regarding food safety practices and personal experiences with thawing meat.

Contextual Notes

Some statements reflect personal anecdotes and cultural practices regarding food safety, which may not align with contemporary food safety guidelines. The discussion includes varying assumptions about temperature and time related to food storage.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in food safety, culinary practices, or those curious about historical food preservation methods may find this discussion relevant.

  • #31
I assume you survived. Really, 6 hours is not a big deal. When I was a kid, and before everyone was paranoid about bacteria, that was the normal defrosting time for anything frozen...take the meat out from the freezer in the morning before Mom went to work, and leave it out on the counter to defrost all day so it was ready to cook when she got home. As long as you cook it thoroughly, it should be fine. I would not put it back in the fridge to use another day though.
 
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  • #32
If you're really paranoid about bacteria, you can put frozen foods in a sealed container (like a covered bowl) to defrost. It may surprise you how long it takes for a package of frozen food to thaw in such an environment, so this could take a bit of practice, but give it a try. If I have frozen meat or seafood to defrost and I'm around to monitor it, I set the package on a dinner-plate on a counter and let it go. If it could take a while to thaw due to the mass of the package, I might cover the plate with a dish-towel so that the food on the outsides of the package does not get too warm while the insides thaw. Never, ever have gotten food-poisoning at home.
 
  • #33
brewnog said:
Medical treatment for salmonella? You guys really are wimps! Just put a bog roll in the fridge and don't venture too far from the khazi.

OK, I'll bite. What's a bog roll, and a khazi?
 
  • #34
Bog roll is a toilet roll (roll of toilet tissue :smile:) from the word bog (think it has UK origin) for toilet. Have no clue where khazi comes from, but I'm guessing it's a synonym for toilet.
 
  • #35
redargon said:
Bog roll is a toilet roll (roll of toilet tissue :smile:) from the word bog (think it has UK origin) for toilet. Have no clue where khazi comes from, but I'm guessing it's a synonym for toilet.

Got it. Put the Sears in the icebox and stay close to the glory hole.

But why are we putting TP in the frig again?
 
  • #36
Phrak said:
why are we putting TP in the frig again?
Perhaps for the numbing effect of the cold...?
 

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