48% of Chicken in Small Sample Has E. Coli

[Historic NY]

2. Wash, wash, and then re-wash chick, fruits & vegatables....

“The main thing,” Dr. Cutter said, “is that consumers properly handle a raw chicken and avoid cross contamination as much as possible and cook it thoroughly.”

Unfortunately more often than not it goes from the package to the pot or is left unrefrigerated. I can't tell you how many time I heard people tell me they just cook it w/o washing. More important wash your hands before handling anything else too.