Food Storage & Shelf-Life Calculator

Raw chicken should be cooked or frozen within 1–2 days of purchase when stored at 40°F or below, per USDA guidance.

Yes — these are general guidelines assuming proper storage temperature the whole time. If the fridge or freezer ran warm, or food shows signs of spoilage (off smell, texture, or color) before the listed time, it's safest to discard it.

Some foods, like mayonnaise or in-shell eggs, separate, become watery, or otherwise lose quality and safety assurance when frozen and thawed, even though freezing itself doesn't make them unsafe to attempt.