Studies show washing raw chicken may spread harmful bacteria—but the real risks depend on what’s happening in your kitchen. No, you probably shouldn't wash your chicken. Studies have shown that it is ...

Contrary to some public opinion, washing raw chicken and other poultry increases the risk of illness. A study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture found that it's hard to thoroughly clean surfaces ...

Some wash chicken before they cook it, but does it make it any safer? Your grandmother always washed her chicken, your mother taught you to wash chicken and it just feels logical that washing meat ...