• Use a food thermometer to ensure an internal temperature of at least 75°C (165°F).
• Do not rely on color alone; thick cuts can remain raw inside despite a browned exterior.

2. Avoid Washing Raw Chicken

Washing can spread bacteria through water droplets onto surfaces and other foods.

3. Prevent Cross-Contamination

Clean and disinfect knives, cutting boards, and hands immediately after handling raw poultry.

4. Know the Warning Signs

If you develop symptoms—especially rapidly worsening ones—after eating chicken, seek medical help immediately. Early intervention can save lives.

Who Should Be Extra Careful?

Doctors urge people with liver conditions, weakened immune systems, or chronic illnesses to take extra precautions with poultry and other high-risk foods. For these individuals, a mild infection for others could turn into a life-threatening emergency.

The sudden loss of a healthy young man from something as routine as eating chicken serves as a wake-up call: food safety is not optional.

Chicken is a staple and a great source of protein, but it can also be dangerous if not prepared properly. The consequences of neglect can be devastating—not only for one life but for families and futures forever changed.

Handle your food with care. Your life could depend on it.