The long-running debate over chlorinated chicken has resurfaced once more — this time reignited by discussions around a potential trade deal with the United States, and a prominent former politician who is advocating for looser food import regulations.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves recently revealed that UK officials are engaged in 'intense discussions' with their American counterparts to strengthen trade ties, particularly to buffer against possible tariffs imposed by former US President Donald Trump. Among the more controversial items frequently cited in these trade negotiations is chicken treated with chlorine — a method used in the US to disinfect poultry by removing harmful bacteria.
