What should you do when putting uncooked chicken in the fridge?

- Always store uncooked chicken in the refrigerator at 40°F or below. This temperature helps prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.

- Place uncooked chicken in a covered container or sealed plastic bag to prevent cross-contamination with other foods. This will help prevent the spread of bacteria from the chicken to other foods in your refrigerator.

- Store uncooked chicken on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator, away from other ready-to-eat foods. This will help prevent the chicken from dripping juices onto other foods and cross-contaminating them.

- Cook uncooked chicken within two days of purchase. This will help prevent the growth of bacteria and ensure the chicken is safe to eat.

- If you are not going to cook the chicken within two days, you can freeze it. To freeze uncooked chicken, place it in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze it at 0°F or below. Uncooked chicken can be stored in the freezer for up to 9 months.

- When you are ready to cook the chicken, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight or under cold running water for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Never thaw chicken at room temperature, as this can allow bacteria to grow.