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Washing raw chicken greatly increases the risk of food poisoning, Medical News Today reports.
A new study conducted by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in the United Kingdom found that 44 percent of people in the UK wash chicken before cooking it. However, washing raw chicken may lead to the spread of campylobacter bacteria, which can lead to a dangerous form of food poisoning.
When washed, campylobacter from raw chicken can be transferred into water droplets, which may splash onto neighboring surfaces, hands, clothing, and cooking utensils. If the campylobacter bacteria are ingested directly or via unwashed cutting boards and utensils, they can cause campylobacteriosis, characterized by symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, cramping, and fever.
Though some people experience no symptoms from campylobacter, in rare cases, the bacteria can spread to the bloodstream and cause a life-threatening infection. This infection is more likely to occur in people with weak immune systems, young children, and the elderly.
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