Higher risk of cross-contamination when chicken is washed

Consumers are more likely to spread bacteria from raw chicken to salad ingredients when they wash the chicken, according to a USDA-funded study released on Tuesday. The USDA said the study reinforced its advice not to wash or rinse raw chicken and to prepare foods, such as salads, that will be consumed without cooking before… » Read More

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