[Sca-cooks] Consumer Reports on Chickens
Johnna Holloway
johnna at sitka.engin.umich.edu
Tue Dec 5 14:53:50 PST 2006
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
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