That’s absolutely correct 👍
Food safety experts like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Department of Agriculture recommend not washing raw chicken before cooking.
🚫 Why you shouldn’t wash raw chicken
- Spreads bacteria: Washing can splash harmful bacteria like Salmonella around your sink, utensils, and nearby food
- Doesn’t remove germs effectively: Rinsing doesn’t kill bacteria—it just moves them around
- Increases contamination risk: Tiny water droplets can travel surprisingly far
✅ What you should do instead
- Cook thoroughly: Heat kills bacteria. Chicken should reach 75°C (165°F) internally
- Practice good hygiene:
- Wash hands after handling raw chicken
- Clean cutting boards and knives with hot soapy water
- Avoid cross-contamination:
- Keep raw chicken separate from other foods
🧼 If you already washed it?
Just make sure to:
- Clean and disinfect the sink and surrounding area
- Wash anything that may have been splashed
So yeah—no need to wash it. Proper cooking is what actually makes chicken safe to eat 🍗
