The importance of cooking meat thoroughly: B.C. man says he received raw chicken burgers in KFC delivery
Photo: Anubhav Pratap-Singh / Faculty of Land and Food Systems
November 18, 2024
Dr. Anubhav Pratap-Singh, a food safety expert from the University of British Columbia, emphasized the risks associated with consuming undercooked chicken, which may harbor harmful pathogens such as salmonella and E. coli. These microorganisms can pose life-threatening risks, particularly for vulnerable populations like children and the elderly. The incident underscores the critical role of stringent food safety practices, especially in establishments serving high volumes of customers.
“Serving undercooked chicken in a restaurant setting is a severe lapse in food safety,” Dr. Pratap-Singh stated. “Proper cooking temperatures must always be maintained to eliminate harmful pathogens and ensure public health.”