Should You Wash Chicken Before Cooking? The Experts Answer
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Should you wash chicken? Julia Child said yes, but today's experts say no. Here's how rinsing your chicken got popular and why you shouldn't wash raw chicken.
Should you wash chicken? Julia Child said yes, but today's experts say no. Here's how rinsing your chicken got popular and why you shouldn't wash raw chicken.
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Should You Wash Chicken?
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What Is That White Stuff Coming Out of Chicken? Food Experts Explain
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Should You Wash Raw Chicken Before Cooking It? Experts Explain
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Should You Wash Raw Chicken? Here's What the CDC Says
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Food Safety: How to Clean Up Your Act at Home
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