Chicken is one of the foods that people of all ages love to consume. Did you know that chicken, which is the most consumed meat product, can create risky situations for health? In the research conducted by Consumer Report, it was revealed that chicken meats, including organic ones, sold in famous markets, are almost “germ nests”.
Bacteria in chicken can pose a health risk. Experts state that you need to cook the chicken thoroughly before eating it in order to protect it from dangerous bacteria in it. Since you do not know how the chicken meat eaten outside is cooked, your health is in great danger.
CARRY BACTERIA WITH THE POTENTIAL DISEASE
Enterococcus, which is a microbe of the human gut, in 79.8 percent of the 316 samples examined and Escherichia coli in 65.2 percent; Disease-causing bacteria such as Campylobacter in 43 percent, Salmonella in 10.8 percent, Klebsiella in 13.6% and S. aures in 9.2 percent were found.
MEAT CAN CAUSE DISEASES IF NOT PROPERLY COOKED
On average, half of the samples (49.7%) were found to have bacteria resistant to more than one antibiotic. In the statement made by the National Chicken Council, it is reported that the samples are very few, bacteria naturally found in uncooked meat can be found and the meat can cause diseases if it is not prepared properly.
NO DIFFERENCE FROM OTHERS WRITTEN ORGANIC ON THE LABEL
The report says all four major chicken brands contain “alarming amounts of bacteria” and include samples labeled “no antibiotics” or “organic.” Also, “We found no significant difference in the average number of bacterial species between conventional samples and those labeled ‘no antibiotics’ or ‘organic.'” Consumer Reports said the analysis found “potentially harmful bacteria lurking in nearly all chicken, including organic brands.” .
COOK WELL TO PROTECT DISEASES
Responding to the report, the National Chicken Council said that any raw agricultural product can carry naturally occurring bacteria and has the potential to cause disease if not handled properly. “The only way to ensure our food is 100 percent safe is to follow science-based procedures when growing/growing, using and cooking it,” said the Chairman of the Council. “We’re at 99.9% right now, but we’ll keep working to reach 100.”
IT AFFECTS MILLIONS OF PEOPLE EVERY YEAR
The toll of food-borne illnesses is frightening. In the United States, 48 million people suffer from foodborne illnesses a year, and 3,000 die. In this country, infections caused by “antibiotic-resistant bacteria” are seen in 2 million people a year, and 23 thousand people die because of this. Of course, there are many reasons for the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, but the first of these is the use of antibiotics in livestock.
HOW TO AVOID SALMONELLA?
For dishes made with poultry, such as chicken and turkey, it is recommended to cook the pieces at a minimum of 82°C. Likewise, it is important to make sure the eggs are well cooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked eggs or eggs whose shell has been broken before should be avoided. Hands should be washed carefully when in contact with these foods. It is also important to store cooked and raw food separately. Finally, all milk and dairy products to be used must also be pasteurized.