Research on Chickens

Research
Chickens can get contaminated by..........
Hatchery- some chicks can be contaminated when they hatch because their mothers are contaminated with salmonella while others ingest bacteria from their surroundings.
Chicken House- chicken habitually, ingesting bacteria from litter and feces, and could be exposed to vermin.
On the road- as chickens travel to the processing plant, filth can be spread.
Processing Plant
Scalding- as the hot water loosens the feathers and they float away, bacteria can spread cause some bacteria can be on the feathers.
Defeathering- as the feathers are being plucked by hand bacteria can spread.
In the store- improper temperature or handling can indroduce bacteria or cause the to multiply.
When you eat contaminated chicken.........
You may experience diarrhea, fever, and headache.
You may be getting sicker and sicker per day.
After the doctor prescribes you antibiotics, you may feel better for a day, but then you get the symptoms back.
Some ways chicken can be decontaminated are..........
Cook chicken to at least 165o Farenheit.
Store in the refrigerator at 40o Farenheit or below otherwise freeze it.
If you wash anything in contact of raw chicken, it will greatly reduce risks of contamination.
The two most contaminatants of chicken are..........
Salmonella
Campylobacter