"F.O.A.D." wrote in message
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On 6/26/13 10:17 AM, Eisboch wrote:


"F.O.A.D." wrote in message
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I don't have the slightest problem roasting a turkey that comes out
tasty and moist. All I do to the bird is wash it, put salt, pepper
and
paprika on the skin, and pop it into the oven.

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The United States Department of Agriculture advises against the
practice
of rinsing poultry or meat before cooking it. It runs the risk of
spreading bacteria on your sink, countertop and utensils where it
can be
further spread.

Cooking at the correct temperatures kills any harmful bacteria.



My mother rinsed poultry before cooking it, her mother rinsed poultry
before cooking it and I rinse poultry before cooking it. Period.

We're away of the possibility of spreading bacteria. That's why we
scrub
down everything that came near the poultry while we prepared it for
cooking.

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Yeah, we were all taught to wash 'em. But it turns out it's not
really necessary and can actually be more risky.

I got food poisoning last year from a pre-cooked chicken dish that I
apparently didn't reheat hot enough. Worse 8 hours of my life, I
thought at the time. Thought I was going to upchuck all my internals
and then die.

There now. Go enjoy your chicken or turkey. :-)