Neither Vinegar nor Lemon Juice Destroys Bacteria on Raw Chicken: What to Do Instead of Washing
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Washing raw chicken under running water is a common part of preparing lunch for many. Still, food safety institutions advise against washing meat because water can blow bacteria around the kitchen.
Washing raw chicken with water, vinegar, or lemon juice doesn't remove harmful bacteria, but can spread them throughout the kitchen. Learn how to properly prepare chicken and reduce your risk of food poisoning.
Washing raw chicken under running water is a common part of preparing lunch for many people. However, food safety authorities advise against washing meat because water spreads bacteria throughout the kitchen.
Just before the chicken goes into the pot, there's an action that many of us do almost without thinking. It seems like the most logical and cleanest thing in the world, but in a busy Thursday kitchen, it could pose a health risk you wouldn't have imagined. So what's really going on there?
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