Many people ignore this warning, but you shouldn’t.
4 parts of the chicken you should approach with caution
Chicken is one of the most popular sources of protein in the world — affordable, nutritious, and beloved in many cuisines. But not all parts of chicken are equally safe. Some may contain higher levels of bacteria, toxins, or heavy metals, especially if the birds were raised in poor conditions.
However, experts emphasize that many of these risks are not fully proven and depend on the quality of the product and how it is prepared.
1. The Chicken Head
The chicken’s head is often considered more risky because it can accumulate heavy metals and pollutants from the environment. Since chickens peck at the soil, they have contact with bacteria and microparticles that can accumulate in this part of the body.
Possible health risks:
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accumulation of heavy metals (in birds raised in a polluted environment);
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presence of bacteria that increase the risk of foodborne infections;
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possible presence of parasites if not well cooked .
Important note:
Scientific data on the toxicity of chicken heads is limited, so the risk is considered potential, but not proven in all cases.
Recommendations:
When consuming — clean thoroughly and cook at high temperature.
