Experts Warn Against Washing Raw Chicken: Risks

Some people wash raw chicken thinking it will remove germs, but this can actually spread the germs around your kitchen.

Raw chicken can have bad bacteria like Salmonella that can make you sick.

Washing the chicken doesn't kill the bacteria; only cooking it to a high temperature does.

When you wash chicken, the water can splash and spread bacteria to your sink, counters, and other foods.

To stay safe, cook chicken properly and don't wash it first unless you take extra care to clean everything very well afterward.