The UK’s NHS and the US Food and Drug Administration have advised once morest washing raw chicken, but recent research shows 25% of people still do so.
Food hygiene expert Adam Hardgrave said: “A lot of people think they should wash raw chicken, but there’s no need. You’ll kill any germs on it if you cook it well,” according to the Daily Mail.
New research has revealed the safest way to do this. Physicists from Montana State University say keeping meat near the tap and under a constant flow of water reduces the risk of bacteria spreading.
The results suggest that if you insist on washing raw chicken, you should keep the meat near the tap under a constant flow of water. It is also important to thoroughly clean any nearby surfaces and keep any other raw foods away from the sink.
The NHS advises, “Pay special attention to keep raw food away from ready-to-eat foods such as bread, salad and fruit.” These foods will not be cooked before they are eaten, so any germs that may come into contact with them will not be killed.
