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So I'm about to find out if a box of frozen [not precooked] chicken tenders thawed and went bad when I accidentally left them on my kitchen floor for 6 hours. How are my odds?
...Wish me luck!
...Wish me luck!
I'm an engineer, not a biologist. Actually, though, the box was still cool to the touch, so I wasn't too worried.Cyrus said:Why would it go bad? 6 hours isn't long. It probably took at least two hours before they became room temp. Come on engineer...
Yikes, I accidentally let meat thaw on the counter overnight about half the time (meaning to leave it out for a couple of hours, then put it in the fridge) and never eat it after that. I've opened packages of chicken that really smelled after that much time.astronuc said:I've eaten meat (beef, pork, chicken, fish) that has sat out for about 72 hrs on a kitchen counter, so I think 6 hrs is not a problem.
russ_watters said:I'm an engineer, not a biologist. Actually, though, the box was still cool to the touch, so I wasn't too worried. Yikes, I accidentally let meat thaw on the counter overnight about half the time (meaning to leave it out for a couple of hours, then put it in the fridge) and never eat it after that. I've opened packages of chicken that really smelled after that much time.
I should hope so - otherwise that "Frozen Food Section" has a serious false advertising issue! :tongue:Cyrus said:How cold to you think those packages are when you get them at the grocery store sitting on the shelf all day long. There not nearly as cold as your freezer.
Beef Jerky?Evo said:Just think of what people ate before the days of refrigeration.
I also still have all my original teeth - you should try teasing me for that too! :uhh:Danger said:Jeez, but you guys are wimps. We leave our left-overs out overnight all the time, and sometimes for a couple of days.
russ_watters said:I also still have all my original teeth
One. And two ER nurses and an overworked intern to counter the salmonella poisoning if the E/C/P really screws up.Cyrus said:How many engineers/chemists/physicsits does it take to thaw out a chicken.
Sorry mathematicians, you don't count...you integrate.
Cyrus said:How many engineers/chemists/physicsits does it take to thaw out a chicken.
Won't the chicken be a *bit* over-done? And dispersed enough so that it would be hard to gather for consumption?Danger said:Or one of me with half a kilo of thermite...
Well my dad would slaughter a chicken just after church and mom would prepare (including cooking) so it would be ready for lunch after church. We lived next door to the church.Evo said:Just think of what people ate before the days of refrigeration.
turbo-1 said:Won't the chicken be a *bit* over-done? And dispersed enough so that it would be hard to gather for consumption?
Ah! When I was a youngster, I played around with exothermic reactions a bit. Probably a good thing that I did not have access to thermite. "Boys will be boys" is not a valid response to the loss of a home, barn, out-buildings, etc.Danger said:The trick is in the proper distribution of the thermite.
russ_watters said:Hmm...that last one didn't taste quite right.
turbo-1 said:"Boys will be boys" is not a valid response to the loss of a home, barn, out-buildings, etc.
Phrak said:On the other hand, taking a leg of lamb backbacking, and nawing on it for a week is a bad idea.
Well I'm a little nauseous, but admittedly that may have been the beer.lisab said:Well...it's been about 2 hours since you ate it, Russ...hope you're OK !
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.
redargon said:Bog roll is a toilet roll (roll of toilet tissue ) 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.
No, leaving frozen chicken tenders out to thaw at room temperature for a short period of time will not ruin them. However, it is not recommended to leave them out for more than 2 hours as this increases the risk of bacterial growth.
No, it is not safe to consume chicken tenders that have been left out at room temperature for an extended period of time. Bacteria can grow quickly on thawed chicken and can cause foodborne illness. It is best to discard them and use fresh chicken tenders.
It is not recommended to refreeze thawed chicken tenders. Refreezing can affect the quality and texture of the chicken and can also increase the risk of bacterial growth. It is best to cook the chicken tenders and then freeze any leftovers.
If your frozen chicken tenders have been left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours, they should be discarded. Signs of spoiled chicken tenders include a foul odor, slimy texture, or discoloration. If you are unsure, it is best to err on the side of caution and throw them out.
Yes, you can cook frozen chicken tenders without thawing them first. However, it may take longer to cook and the texture may be slightly different. It is important to ensure that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches at least 165°F to ensure it is safe to eat.