Is chicken safe to eat 4 days after sell by date?

The sell-by date is not an indicator of food safety. It is simply a date at which the store expects the food to be of its best quality. After this date, the food may still be safe to eat, but it may start to lose its flavor and nutritional value.

Chicken can grow harmful bacteria, such as *Salmonella* and *Campylobacter*, quickly. These bacteria can cause food poisoning. Symptoms of food poisoning can include:

- Nausea

- Vomiting

- Diarrhea

- Abdominal pain

- Fever

- Headache

To avoid food poisoning, cook chicken thoroughly and refrigerate or freeze it within 2 hours of cooking. Cooked chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.