[Sca-cooks] Consumer Reports on Chickens

[Johnna Holloway]

The latest report on chicken is making the headlines tonight.
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/food/chicken-safety-1-07/overview/0107_chick_ov.htm

Excerpts--
/CR’s/ analysis of fresh, whole broilers bought nationwide revealed that 
83 percent harbored campylobacter or salmonella, the leading bacterial 
causes of foodborne disease.

Think premium brands are safer? Overall, chickens labeled as organic or 
raised without antibiotics and costing $3 to $5 per pound were more 
likely to harbor salmonella than were conventionally produced broilers 
that cost more like $1 per pound.

More than ever, it’s up to consumers to make sure they protect 
themselves by cooking chicken to at least 165° F and guarding against 
­cross-contamination.


Johnnae