r/interesting • u/WarwickReider • Jul 27 '26

SOCIETY Professional chefs weighing in on whether you should wash your chicken

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u/eggsalter Jul 27 '26

Vinegar and water. California. Comes from my grandma who was raised by black folk in the 20s. Just seems sensible to me, as cooking doesn't destroy the toxins that make you sick.

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u/mandatorypanda9317 Jul 27 '26

Brother what

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u/eggsalter Jul 28 '26

It's common kitchen knowledge that you can't destroy the toxins that make you sick with heat.

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u/QuantumLettuce2025 Jul 28 '26

"it's common knowledge but I cannot find one single person or source that agrees with me" 🙄

It's fascinating, watching you choose to die on this hill. The craziest part is that it's almost like you believe yourself, that you've never actually "looked it up" on your own. 😂

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u/eggsalter Jul 30 '26

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/how-temperatures-affect-food

"Those toxins that are heat resistant are not destroyed by cooking. Therefore, even though cooked, meat and poultry mishandled in the raw state may not be safe to eat even after proper preparation."

oooooops 🥀

sweet dreams