is it safe to eat?

jls9595

Chicken into cooler on top of other stuff on top of ice. Five hours later I took it out and just out of curiosity checked it with thermapen and it was 44 internal. I put it in the fridge and plan on cooking tomorrow. Is it OK?

tcampbell

I would say your OK

jls9595

That's what I was looking for campbell

henapple

If you're cooking with Ozark Oak it'll be ok.

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travisstrick

Use your eyes and nose as your guide. If it looks and smells good, then it's probable good to eat. 

Terrebandit

Yep

henapple

travisstrick said:

Use your eyes and nose as your guide. If it looks and smells good, then it's probable good to eat. 

If I had a few more beers.....

Carolina Q

Smell has nothing to do with it. Yeah, if it smells bad, you KNOW it's bad. But salmonella tainted chicken doesn't necessarily smell bad. That said, as you described it, I'd probably eat it. But what do I know? I'm just a backyard cook too.