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Washing raw chicken causes sickness

  • August 26, 2019

Washing raw poultry is a bad idea. Federal health officials say it spreads bacteria like salmonella and campylobacter to other foods and utensils, and is responsible for causing thousands of food-related illnesses every year, according to ABC news. Raw chicken meat is particularly prone to contamination with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, including salmonella and campylobacter. A recent outbreak of antibiotic-resistant infection from chicken reached 29 U.S. states. Poultry products have...