Tips on handling chicken to avoid food poisoning

Remember to wash any utensils used for raw meat with hot water and detergent after using them. – TNS

There can be all sorts of nasty germs lurking in fresh poultry, so if you want to minimise your risk of getting sick with food poisoning, it’s important to handle it carefully.

First off, poultry should always be cooked until the flesh is white all the way through and the juices run clear. If you’re unsure, you can measure the temperature with a meat thermometer – it should be at least 70°C.