The myth purports that washing meat can make it safer, but only cooking it to recommended temperatures effectively kills any harmful bacteria on its surface. On the contrary, washing meat can actually ...

As many as 7 in 10 Americans wash their meat before cooking—despite warnings from the CDC. Here's why people say the guidance isn't so cut and dry. In the U.S., raw chicken doesn't need to be washed ...

Black people have been washing chicken, steak, and just about every other kind of meat since forever, and no, not with dish soap (despite that one viral video that haunts us all). It’s a sacred ...

When it comes to prepping food, you probably think washing everything is the way to go. It seems like a no-brainer, right? After all, cleanliness is next to deliciousness—or something like that. But ...