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Most Chicken Contaminated with Bacteria |
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Written by Superhuman
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Wednesday, 16 January 2008 |
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Chicken you buy at the grocery store can be a health hazard. One study showed that 83 percent of chicken purchased and tested from grocery stores was contaminated. Analysis of the chicken showed
that most contained the salmonella and campylobacter bacteria— the leading causes of food-borne disease. Also, 5 percent of the chicken meat was spoiled. Nearly 90 percent of the chicken bacteria were resistant to antibiotics. Contamination was more likely in “organic” chicken, which is raised with no antibiotics, but costs more than $3 per pound more than treated chickens. Cook chicken thoroughly to at least 165º. Wash chicken you buy from the grocery store thoroughly and keep the working area in your kitchen spotless. Wash any surface, plate or bowl that comes in contact with uncooked chicken. Finally, keep your hands away from your face when handling chicken and wash your hands thoroughly when finished. (Consumer Reports, Jan. 2007)
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