For many years, there’s been a debate in the kitchens of many families (myself included). First, it was the long-held belief that you should wash chicken before cooking. That myth was debunked by many ...

For decades, it seemed like common sense. You bring home raw chicken from the grocery store, unwrap it, and give it a good ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend not washing meat, as it can contaminate surfaces and other foods. Meat is a staple food in many diets and an excellent source of protein, ...

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Black people have been washing chicken, steak, and just about every other kind of meat since forever, and no, not with dish soap (despite that one viral video that haunts us all). It’s a sacred ...

As many as 7 in 10 Americans wash their meat before cooking—despite warnings from the CDC. Here's why people say the guidance isn't so cut and dry. In the U.S., raw chicken doesn't need to be washed ...

When there’s a campylobacter, E. coli, or salmonella outbreak in the food supply, not only does it make headlines but companies often recall food to prevent more people from falling ill. But the same ...

A "mini fight" between two siblings over how to handle raw meat in the kitchen has turned into a broader discussion about food safety, cultural traditions and long-standing habits. The original poster ...