What is the shelf life of fresh tenders?

• A. Fresh: 10-14 days
• B. Marinated for 48 hours
• C. Frozen: 270 days
• D. Removed from walk-in: 72 hours

Answer: (A)

Fresh tenders are raw chicken pieces kept in the refrigerator, and this question tests how long they can stay safe and maintain quality when stored properly. The guideline in this context is that fresh tender meat can be kept for about 10–14 days under proper refrigeration with strict temperature control, good hygiene, and proper labeling. That window emphasizes using the product within a reasonable time while maintaining the cold chain and rotating stock so nothing sits too long.

Marinating for 48 hours isn’t about extending the shelf life of fresh product; it’s a preparation step. Frozen storage would fall under a different time frame, and the idea of something being out of the walk-in for 72 hours relates to different handling outside proper cold storage, not the shelf life of fresh product kept in the walk-in. So the 10–14 day fresh window is the best fit for describing how long fresh tenders should be kept before use.