For generations, many home cooks believed rinsing raw chicken under water was just good kitchen hygiene. But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), that old habit could be doing far more harm than good. While it might feel like you’re cleaning off bacteria, what you’re really doing is spreading dangerous germs all over your sink, counters, and kitchen tools. The CDC has issued multiple warnings urging people to stop rinsing poultry entirely. Here are 10 serious reasons why you should never wash your chicken again, no matter how clean you think it makes it.
