Myth busted: Washing chicken causes food-borne illness

Marianne Gravely said, “People are still shocked when we tell them not to wash poultry.”

(Dunya News) – Consumers should not rinse raw poultry, meat or eggs as it increases the risk of food-borne illness, according to the experts. Food safety educator at the U.S.D.A. Marianne Gravely said, “People are still shocked when we tell them not to wash poultry.” Associate professor in North Carolina State University’s agricultural and human sciences department said, “Benjamin Chapman Washing chicken won’t remove many bacteria. But it can spread germs to hands, work surfaces, clothing and nearby utensils or food, a process called cross contamination.”