Written by Amal Allam
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 08:50 PM
The “Medical Express” website revealed that when purchasing ChickenThe first step we take at home is to wash it, and people have been following these practices for half a century, but after conducting many recent studies, it has become clear that chicken should not be washed at home, but rather it should be sufficient to wash it at the seller who cleans it, so that it is ready for cooking. This is to avoid spreading bacteria in your kitchen.
The website said that while chicken contains harmful microorganisms, it has been shown that washing before cooking does not remove them, adding that chicken in particular naturally carries salmonella and campylobacter, explaining that these bacteria can cause diseases, with infection causing symptoms such as Fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea…
The site said that when you place raw chicken under running water, the bacteria on the skin are transferred into the water stream, which will then be sprayed into your sink, and this water spray can travel up to 80 cm, which is the length of an average adult’s arm, and this makes Contamination is very likely, especially if these water droplets fall elsewhere in your kitchen, and may also contaminate other uncooked foods you later put in the same sink.
He added that even if you rinse the sink with water after washing the chicken, this may not be enough to remove all the disease-causing bacteria that are attached to it. It is also worth noting that soaking the poultry in a salt solution of water and vinegar or citrus juice does not make it healthier, and research has shown. Salmonella does not die after soaking chicken in vinegar or citrus juice for more than 5 minutes. Other research shows that the numbers of Campylobacter bacteria may decrease after soaking it in vinegar or lemon juice, but it takes 24 hours of soaking.
The report explained 5 simple steps that you must follow when preparing raw poultry to keep it safe from foodborne diseases:
1. The packaging that raw poultry comes in contains contaminants with bacteria. Once you open the packaging and remove the chicken, place it in a clean plastic bag so that its contents do not fall on your kitchen floor or the trash when you dispose of it.
2. Place the raw poultry on a clean cutting board until you can prepare it.
3.Because washing creates an unnecessary risk of contamination, if there is dirt or mucus on the surface of the chicken – or if the chicken is wet – simply wipe it with a paper towel, then immediately dispose of the paper towel to avoid contamination.
4. If any meat residue accidentally falls on kitchen surfaces during preparation, wipe it with a paper towel, dispose of it, then clean the surface using diluted chlorine bleach or an antibacterial spray. Dry the surface with a clean paper towel. Likewise, if you touch any seasoning container you use to season chicken before cooking it, be sure to wipe it down with an antibacterial spray.
5. When you finish preparing the chicken, wash your hands immediately with soap and warm water. You should wash your hands under warm water for at least 20 seconds as this will kill any bacteria on your hands.
6. Wash the cutting board and utensils. You should also disinfect the surrounding kitchen area with an antibacterial spray or diluted bleach, then dry it with a clean paper towel.
The report explained that you cannot remove bacteria from chicken or any poultry or meat by washing it. The only way to kill germs and make food safe to eat is by cooking it.
Cooking poultry at the correct temperature and for the right length of time is essential to preventing many foodborne illnesses. While the time and temperature will vary depending on the size of the chicken or the recipe you are using, the chicken should reach an internal temperature of around 75°C. This is effective in killing bacterial pathogens, including Salmonella and Campylobacter.
Make sure to use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken is safe to eat. Another test is to check the chicken juices. If it comes out clean and there is no trace of blood, the chicken is cooked enough. If what looks like undercooked chicken, or any poultry really, is served at a restaurant (you can see the blood when you cut the meat), send the food back To be cooked properly.
The website said that the bacteria found in raw poultry are natural, although they are harmful to humans, but as long as you cook the chicken appropriately, it is still safe to eat.
2023-11-29 18:50:00
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