Toss dirty sponges in the dishwasher. Don't return cooked chicken to the plate that held it raw. And don't use a sauce in which raw chicken had been marinating in unless it has been brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers within two hours of cooking. Below, the percent of chickens tested that harbored the two major disease-causing bacteria.
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Price is the average Consumers Union paid nationwide. Consumers Union , February 1998. Wash the chicken thoroughly in cold water and then pat it dry with a paper towel. Place the chicken into a sealable container, cover it and place it into the refrigerator. Wash your hands with hot water and soap.