Learn why washing raw meat actually spreads germs, and how to easily prepare chicken and other proteins the safe way.

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 ...

For decades, it seemed like common sense. You bring home raw chicken from the grocery store, unwrap it, and give it a good rinse under the faucet before cooking. After all, washing produce is standard ...