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Washing raw poultry, beef, pork, lamb, veal, or seafood before cooking is not recommended. Although washing these raw food items may get rid of some of the pathogens, it also allows the pathogens to spread around the kitchen. Cooking these foods to a safe internal temperature destroys any bacteria that may be present. Also, don't forget to wash your hands with hot, soapy water before, in between, and after preparing these foods. Source: Excerpted from FDA/CFSAN Food Safety A to Z Reference Guide, September 2001 -
You should because from the way they've been handled, who knows what came home with your meat.
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