How to wash chicken in the kitchen more safely, according to physics

Health experts don’t advise the practice because it can spread dangerous germs

black and white photo of water poured from above splashing on raw chicken

Water splashes from a piece of raw chicken in experiments to discover how washing poultry affects the way germs spread in kitchens.

Caitlin Carmody

Health experts recommend against washing chicken before cooking it because that can spread harmful bacteria.