Poultry Safety

food-safety

Recalled chicken products can appear on store shelves without warning and affect both home cooks and foodservice operators. When poultry items are recalled for contamination or...

health-wellness

Bird flu, or avian influenza, primarily spreads among birds through contact with infected droplets, secretions, and contaminated environments. Airborne transmission can occur wh...

agriculture

A man was killed by a chicken in a rare incident that highlights unusual animal-related hazards. This explanation outlines what happened, why such events are exceptionally uncom...

food-safety

Listeria in chicken refers to the presence of Listeria bacteria, primarily Listeria monocytogenes, in poultry products. This evergreen explainer outlines how contamination occur...

health

No, not all chickens carry salmonella, but many poultry can have these bacteria in their intestines without appearing sick. A chicken may test negative at the farm yet pick up s...