CHICKEN HANDLING TIPS

* Refrigerators should be set to maintain a temperature of 40 °F or below.

* Do not rinse raw poultry in your sink – it will not remove bacteria. In fact, it can spread raw juices around your sink, onto your countertops or onto ready-to-eat foods. Bacteria in raw meat and poultry can only be killed when cooked to a safe internal temperature.

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