That’s right—you’re not supposed to wash your chicken. According to USDA, rinsing raw poultry doesn’t kill off any bacteria but instead spreads it all over your sink, hands, and kitchen.
Now, a new anti-chicken-washing crusade is sweeping the Internet, thanks in part to Jennifer Quinlan, PhD, a food safety researcher and associate professor at Drexel University. Her new video campaign called “Don’t Wash Your Chicken!” shattered everything we thought we knew about poultry prep.
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How about washing the chicken AND cleaning the sink and counter top? It sounds like some people are washing the chicken by slinging it around the kitchen until it's dry.....
What would Jim Perdue say?
Chime in Dr. Bruce Stewart-Brown!
lmclain-what you suggest requires thinking, something that has been lost on most people.
Cooking is bad also.
Dont wash the chicken? Im still trying to figure out how to turn the water off after ive washed my hands, without getting germs back on them. Anyone.....
What!! oh, wait...i thought it said don't wash your children..
What's wrong with slinging your chicken around 1:49?
That sure is a beautiful looking chicken.
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