Why Chicken Is Especially Risky
Chicken poses a higher risk than most other meats because:
- Poultry often carries bacteria that require thorough cooking to eliminate.
- Even after cooking, cross-contamination from air, utensils, or surfaces can reintroduce bacteria.
- Some bacteria — or the toxins they produce — can survive reheating. Once these toxins are present, heating the food again won’t make it safe.
