Still Rinsing Raw Chicken? Here’s Where the Germs Can End Up
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Rinsing chicken can splash raw juices onto the sink, counter and anything nearby. If a salad bowl or chopping board is sitting next to the sink, move it before opening the package. The CDC says raw chicken is ready to cook straight from the package.
Set up your workspace so that cooked food and salad ingredients stay away from raw poultry. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds after handling it. Cook chicken to 165°F (74°C), checking with a food thermometer.
At the supermarket, bag raw chicken separately. At home, keep it sealed on the bottom shelf so leaks can’t drip onto ready-to-eat food.
