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because the bacteria on the raw meat will contaminate the cooked. you idiot.
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Why does cooked meat go on the top shelf in a fridge?
It's not that cooked meat should go on the top it's that raw meat should go below it to prevent raw juices landing on the cooked meat without you knowing potentialy leading to you getting ill when eating the cooked meat with raw meat juice on.
Can you store marinated meats next to raw chicen?
Cooked meat should be stored away from raw meat. If stored in the same fridge, have the cooked meat on a shelf about the raw meat. This is to prevent juices and blood from dripping onto cooked meat should the raw meat be on a higher shelf.
Why store raw chicken on the bottom of the fridge?
Because raw meat has the potential to drip blood onto anything stored below it. If you store raw and cooked meats in the same fridge, you always store tyhe cooked meats at the top, and the raw meats on the bottom (with no food below it !)
How can people get trichinosis?
By consuming raw or under cooked meats.
How long can uncooked ham be left out?
Meats are kept better in the freezer. Meats can be kept in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days if raw and 1 to 2 days longer if cooked. Always place cooked meats in an airtight container.
How long should you keep seasoned uncooked chicken in the refrigerator?
Meats are kept better in the freezer. Meats can be kept in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days if raw and 1 to 2 days longer if cooked. Always place cooked meats in an airtight container.
How long can raw bratwurst be kept in the refrigerator?
This depends on if it is cooked or raw. It will last longer in the refrigerator if it is cooked. If it is raw it will last about 3 to 5 days. If it is cooked about 5 to 7 days.
How many days can you cooked chicken?
Meats are kept better in the freezer. Meats can be kept in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days if raw and 1 to 2 days longer if cooked. Always place cooked meats in an airtight container.
How long can bratworst stay in the fridge before it should be cooked?
Meats do not last long in the refrigerator. Only about 3 to 4 days if it is raw. Then 1 to 2 days longer if cooked and placed in an airtight container. You should always cover meats when stored in the fridge.
How long will a fully cooked ham last?
Meats are kept better in the freezer. Meats can be kept in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days if raw and 1 to 2 days longer if cooked. Always place cooked meats in an airtight container.
How long does a cooked turkey breast last in the refrigerater and can you freeze it?
Meats are kept better in the freezer. Meats can be kept in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days if raw and 1 to 2 days longer if cooked. Always place cooked meats in an airtight container.
Why do you keep raw and cooked food separate?
Keeping raw and cooked foods (mostly meats) separate limits the chance of contamination by bacteria such as E. coli.
