Food Poisoning With Chicken
Although food poisoning can come from a variety of foods, one major cause is undercooked or improperly handled raw chicken.
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Significance
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The bacteria campylobacter is the most common cause of food-induced diarrhea in the world, according to the Center for Disease Control, a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Function
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Campylobacter lives in most birds' digestive tracts, and almost all raw chicken and other poultry contain the bacteria.
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Effects
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Campylobacter infection symptoms include diarrhea, fever and abdominal pain.
Misconceptions
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Campylobacter can also infect other food if raw chicken juices drip onto them.
Considerations
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Chickens also carry salmonella bacteria in their ovaries, which is why eating raw eggs can also lead to food poisoning.
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