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The Consumer Reports publication of findings that nearly 2/3rd of commercial uncooked chicken carry harmful bacteria prompts us to ask: What can we do about our chicken?  For those of us who are not about to give up eating it, here are some practices you should follow at home:

#1 Tip: You MUST cook your chicken to at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.  Use a thermometer to check.  Even if the meat is no longer pink, it may not be cooked enough to kill Salmonella or  campylobacter bacteria. Read the rest of this entry »

Consumer Reports magazine, in their January 2010 featured article reports that the most contaminated big brands are Tyson and Foster Farms, where 80% tested positive for one or both bacteria!  Overall the cleanest are the “air-chilled” brands. Read the rest of this entry »