A doctor is urging home cooks to give up a long-standing kitchen habit — washing raw chicken — warning that it could be doing more harm than good.
Dr Sam, known as @drsamuelgp on the platform, told his followers that rinsing chicken before cooking can actually increase the risk of spreading harmful bacteria, despite being a common tradition passed down through families.
Why Washing Chicken Is Risky
While some people go to great lengths to “clean” their chicken before cooking, Dr Sam explained that even a simple rinse with water can cause problems.
“Your dad or your mum probably washes chicken or even you,” he said in his video. “But washing with just water alone can be dangerous and unnecessary.”
Citing a study, Dr Sam revealed that those who washed chicken in their sinks often ended up contaminating salads. This happened for three main reasons:
1. Washing in the sink spreads bacteria to the sink surface, which can then transfer to fruits and vegetables.
2. Bacteria-laden water droplets can travel up to 80cm around the sink, contaminating nearby items.
3. Many people fail to wash their hands properly afterward.
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