andyb@dartvax.UUCP (Andy Behrens) (05/16/84)
Chickens often harbor salmonella, which can cause food poisoning. Even though it's not as serious as trichinosis, it's not something I would wish on my friends, either. The heat of ordinary cooking will remove any danger. If you handle raw chicken, wash your hands before working with other foods that provide a good growth medium for salmonella and which will not be further cooked. (Mayonnaise is a good example). Andy Behrens UUCP: {decvax,linus,cornell,dalcs}!dartvax!andyb CSNET: andyb@dartmouth ARPA: andyb%dartmouth@csnet-relay