WASHING RAW CHICKEN COULD MAKE YOU SICK

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Many people wash their raw chicken before they cook it. Health authorities say you shouldn't do that. Here's why.

Slipstream

Yes, no washing chicken or turkey. I wear gloves when handling poultry to keep stuff from going under my nails and carrying it to something else. I wipe down my counters and anything else it might have touched or splattered. You have to pay attention, that's for sure...

TMac

Sounds like you're doing all the right stuff!

Evangel

I'm glad more attention is being given to this topic! A lot of people still wash their chicken (and unwittingly spread bacteria to other food) only because that's what they were taught to do. I've also watched cooks rinse their hands and dry them on the hand towel without using soap or hot water. Thanks for sharing.

TMac

You're welcome. I'm hoping people will heed the advice of the experts.