The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently issued a clear and compelling message: Stop washing your raw chicken! The reason? Washing chicken can actually do more harm than good. Let’s dive into why this common kitchen practice is now considered a big no-no.
Rinsing raw chicken under the faucet does more than merely remove surface dirt. Regretfully, you might also be contaminating your kitchen with dangerous germs like Salmonella, Clostridium perfringens, and Campylobacter.
Due to the splash effect of water, these bacteria are quickly spread to other foods, utensils, and surfaces, where they are known to cause foodborne diseases.
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