How should I store uncooked chicken?

Here are some tips for storing uncooked chicken safely:

- Refrigerate chicken immediately after purchase. Do not leave it out at room temperature for more than two hours.

- Store chicken in the coldest part of the refrigerator, which is usually the back or bottom shelf.

- Keep raw chicken separate from other foods, especially cooked foods, to prevent cross-contamination.

- Use a covered container or sealable plastic bag to store chicken, to prevent its juices from dripping onto other foods.

- Label the container or bag with the date you purchased the chicken.

- Cook chicken within 2 days if it is fresh, or within 5 days if it has been thawed from frozen.

- If you are not going to cook the chicken within the recommended time frame, freeze it. Uncooked chicken can be frozen for up to 9 months.