Health experts recommend against washing chicken before cooking it because that can spread harmful bacteria. But if you’re among the nearly 70 percent of people who do, according to a survey of U.S.

Did you know that chicken is the most consumed type of meat in the United States? It's true! It's been steadily on the rise for decades, surpassing beef and pork. It's easy to see why, too: It's lean ...

Not sure if you should wash raw, uncooked chicken? Here’s what you need to know. To wash your chicken before cooking or not to wash your chicken before cooking—that is the ultimate question. The ...

Should you wash your raw chicken before cooking? According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), chicken does not need to be cleaned, and doing so may be more harmful than beneficial ...

It’s an age-old debate that's been dividing the culinary community for decades: Should you rinse raw chicken — or any kind of poultry — before cooking it? One of America's most beloved chefs, Julia ...

Ah, the age-old question that seems to pop up in kitchens and family gatherings everywhere: "Do you wash chicken before cooking it?" It's a topic that ignites passionate debates among home cooks, food ...

Some bad habits are hard to break. Researchers from Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions, in collaboration with the non-profit Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE) and ...

When we talk about safely preparing food at home, we often stress the importance of washing and cleaning as we go. With raw poultry, however, experts make an exception: They say never wash your ...

The first time my future spouse saw me rinse a raw chicken, he was appalled. "But Julia Child says to!" I'm pretty sure I argued, to his disgust. Soon after, I found myself similarly horrified when he ...