WEB DESK: Food items like meat, vegetables, fruits should be washed before consuming or cooking. It is a general thing we have grown seeing our adults do religiously. A good wash can remove all the dirt and germs from them and food items become saver to eat/cook. 

However, there are still certain items that we wash but we shouldn't.

Chicken

Fresh chicken has a very dangerous bacteria on it. It is well-known as salmonella. It is considered that a good wash can solve this issue but it is not true. By washing it, this bacteria is actually spread all over the sink and on your hands too. The right way is to cook chicken right away, this way bacteria will die. Some chefs prefers to boil chicken before cooking and it is safe to boil it twice in different water.

Meat

Like chicken, washing meat is another a common practice in every household. The way to get rid from bacteria is to cook meat on higher temperature.

Safety Tip: Always wipe meat juice with napkins. And, wash hands right away with soap and hot water.

Eggs

There is a special substance present on eggs to protect them from the bacteria contamination. It can be destroyed with water. Therefore, it suggested not to wash eggs.