frozen chicken, dirty looking meat?

by **Mike** on Sat Oct 24, 2009 7:15 am

ive been buying frozen chickens from tesco and although the sell by date is well in advance, when the bird is cooked the meat near the bones is black and dirty looking, is this a sign of old age, or blood contamination of the bird, and is it wise to eat it ?

by **yuyiboo323** on Sat Oct 24, 2009 7:19 am

That happen when you freeze food

by **Cappuccino** on Sat Oct 24, 2009 7:19 am

it#s ok. may be the bird flu though

by **Jimmy571** on Sat Oct 24, 2009 7:34 am

Thats always there. Its normal

by **Ca495** on Sat Oct 24, 2009 7:53 am

It's probably bits of residue from when the bird was cleaned. As it's frozen it will just stay inside the bird packed into ice. If you buy a fresh bird it's less likely you'll get that. Make sure you wipe the bird inside and out with kitchen paper before you cook it. Never wash poultry as this can cause bacteria to grow. I'm sure it's safe to eat providing you have cooked it really well and that no pink juices run out from the thickest part like the leg when you insert a skewer.

frozen chicken, dirty looking meat?