Washing Raw Chicken 'Swarming' with Bacteria... Shocking Warning: "It Could Spread to the Sink"

If you have washed raw chicken to make samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) or baeksuk (boiling chicken), it would be wise to take another look at your sink and countertops.

Many people feel a bit uneasy about eating raw chicken straight out of the packaging, so they usually take it to the sink and rinse it under running water.

However, experts warn that this very action risks spreading food poisoning bacteria all over the kitchen.

This is because food poisoning bacteria on the raw chicken can scatter to countertops, utensils, and various other surfaces during the washing process.

In fact, some countries advise against washing raw chicken and recommend cooking it thoroughly right away instead.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that raw chicken products are ready to cook, meaning there is no need to wash them beforehand.

Meanwhile, South Korea's Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency does not explicitly advise against washing raw chicken.

However, it recommends that if washing is necessary, it should be done last after preparing all other ingredients, taking care to prevent water from splashing around the surrounding area.
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