“While washing raw chicken, it was just a little splash of water”…the secret behind a ‘food poisoning disaster’

Rinsing raw chicken under running water can spread Campylobacter and other germs to sinks, counters, and dishes.

The U.S. CDC advises not to wash raw chicken and to cook it directly, then heat it thoroughly.

Korea’s disease agency says that if washing is unavoidable, do it last and prevent contamination around the kitchen.

The habit of washing raw chicken can cause cross-contamination and raise the risk of food poisoning.