There are three easy ways you can immediately check to see if your chicken has peaked far past it's prime once it's stored properly. What are the tell-tale signs that raw chicken has gone bad? Sometimes, he added, the packaging can make the liver feel slimy. 1. Fresh, raw chicken is safe to eat when it is colored pink. Perhaps the easiest way is to look at the color of the meat. Over time, unrepaired liver cell damage can lead to irreversible scarring (cirrhosis of the liver), which primes the organ for liver cancer or liver failure. "Fresh, raw chicken should have a pink, fleshy color. If the livers are already cooked, you can tell if they are bad from the taste. Chicken Liver coll | Jan 8, 2010 01:35 PM 16 I'm thinking because it's an 8 1/2 lb Perdue Oven Stuffer (sorry but 69 cents is hard to pass up) and the liver is the color of curry, never saw anything like that before. One test for age would be to sniff the liver — an off or ammonia-like odor is a warning sign. Rinse it in cold water and check again. Photo by Jocelyn Hsu. Your nose will tell you if your chicken is getting whiffy, and a sticky or mucus-like feel is a definite sign of spoilage. There are several ways to spot spoiled raw chicken. Beef/calf liver — Compared to chicken liver, beef liver contains a bit more calories, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin A, zinc and phosphorus. Also, how can you tell if chicken liver is bad? But if the color has become grayish, then the meat has turned bad. Throw it out, substitute another, or ask for your money back, he said. I suggest you discard it right away. If it looks gray or the fatty parts have yellow spots, it’s bad and you should chuck it immediately. What will happen if I eat raw liver? Eating raw chicken can make a person very ill. I noticed that my friend freezes raw liver, raw red meat, and raw chicken. However, I am not sure if this is bad for the food in terms of quality and safety. It looks gray. It's hard to tell whether your chicken has gone bad, just by looking. I sometimes have raw beef liver (when the restaurant provides it a gratis, in some costly Korean BBQ places), and so far I am good. First, Sidoti advises looking for a change in color. Demke said a liver should be "slightly moist but not slimy." Saute sliced chicken liver with chopped onions, potatoes, mushrooms and bell peppers for a nutritious hash. Thread raw chicken livers onto skewers with bay leaves. Also, feel the liver if you can. Learn more about the bacteria that cause the illness, the common symptoms, and the treatment options available. It smells funky. You will be able to tell if chicken livers are bad from the smell and the color of the livers before cooking. Here are 4 ways to tell if your raw chicken has gone bad. If the shell remains open, the oyster is dead and shouldn't be purchased or used. You can also touch the raw chicken. Hopefully, nothing bad. What are the disadvantages of control account? Puree cooked chicken liver with a drizzle of oil and your favorite herbs and spices for a nutrient-dense dip that pairs well with whole-grain crackers. One test for age would be to sniff the liver — an off or ammonia-like odor is a warning sign. I have the intuition that the fat goes bad (due to lipid peroxidation) even when frozen. Raw chicken should be a light pink color, and the fat should be white. Many people find that beef liver doesn’t quite taste as appealing as chicken liver. Chicken liver has more fat, folate and iron than beef liver. 2. Thawed chicken may be bloody or watery, and fresh chicken varies widely in color. It should not feel slimy or sticky. Cut one chicken liver to check if the insides are raw.