Before cooking your chicken, it is customary to wash it. It happens in every home. The most common reason is to get rid of dirt and germs.
However, did you know that washing raw chicken increases your chances of getting food poisoning?
Washing poultry before cooking increases the risk of spreading ‘campylobacter’ bacteria on hands, work surfaces, clothing, and cooking utensils in the kitchen, according to a study conducted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Kingdom (FSA).
Campylobacter is a type of bacteria that causes diarrhea and intestinal infections in humans. It can also cause abdominal pain, fever, nausea and vomiting.
According to the Food and Drug Administration, when you put the chicken under the tap and it swells, it’s easier for the water to splash and spread to nearby objects, which means bacteria could end up passing through your body via the knife you’re holding near the kitchen sink.
As a result of the highly contaminated surfaces, people are at risk of becoming infected.
Effects of the bacteria.
Most people are sick for only a few days, but it can lead to long-term health problems.
Gastrointestinal disease is a serious problem that attacks the peripheral nervous system, which may be due to infection with this bacterium.
It can also lead to death.
Treatment and Cure.
In the case where one has already been infected, a plethora of treatment measures have been recommended to tame the infection.
Usually, treatment for infections with this bacterium includes drinking plenty of water.
Patients have been advised to eat small portions of food throughout the day, instead of large amounts at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Eat foods high in potassium, as well as salty foods.
However, each case of this disease can vary, so it is always advisable to first visit a doctor.
