Can you store marinated meats next to raw chicen?

Raw chicken can contain harmful bacteria, such as Salmonella and Campylobacter, which can contaminate other foods if they come into contact with them. Marinating meat can help to tenderize it and add flavor, but it also creates an environment that is conducive to the growth of bacteria. If raw chicken is stored next to marinated meat, the bacteria from the chicken can easily transfer to the meat, contaminating it and making it unsafe to eat.

To avoid the risk of cross-contamination, it is important to keep raw chicken separate from other foods, including marinated meats. When storing raw chicken, it should be placed in a sealed container and stored on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator, away from other foods. Marinated meats should also be stored in a sealed container, but can be stored on a different shelf of the refrigerator.

It is also important to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling raw chicken or marinated meat, and to clean and disinfect any surfaces that may have come into contact with them.