To get rid of any bacteria on meat, poultry, or seafood, you should rinse off the juices with water first.

This is a myth. Rinsing raw meat, poultry, or seafood does not reliably remove bacteria; splashing water can spread germs to the sink, counters, and other food. Cooking it to a safe internal temperature is what kills harmful bacteria.

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