– Why is raw chicken safe to store in the fridge for only 1 – 2 days according to USDA if the expiration date on the packaging says 1 – 2 weeks (for example)

Question

USDA source: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/poultry/chicken-farm-table

In: Biology

Answer 1

1-2 days is a piece of raw chicken on a plate covered with plastic wrap.

1-2 weeks would be for chlorine washed chicken inside the sterile part of the plant sealed under controlled conditions without any air in the airtight package.