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Buy fresh poultry according to the “sell-by” date on the package. Remember that the store’s refrigerator is much colder than yours, so once you get the bird home, cook it within two days. When you open the package, the chicken may have an unpleasant odor. This is caused by oxidation and should disappear once the bird is rinsed with cold running water. If the poultry still smells unpleasant, return it to the market. Avoid packages with leaks or tears.