How to Know if Chicken Has Gone Bad?

Sour, rotten, or ammonia-like smell

Slimy or sticky texture

Gray, green, or dull discoloration

Excessive liquid or unusual tackiness in the package

Packaging that is swollen, leaking, or damaged

Off taste after cooking

Mold or visible growth

Meat that feels unusually soft, mushy, or tacky

Chicken past its use-by or expiration date

Left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours

Left out at room temperature for more than 1 hour if above 90°F (32°C)

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