Tag: Packaged chicken

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), poultry is one of the top ten sources of sodium in the American diet. The amount of sodium in packaged chicken can vary dramatically, ranging from as little as 40 mg to over 400 mg per serving, depending on whether it has been injected with a saltwater solution during processing.

According to the CDC, about 1 in 25 packages of chicken at the grocery store are contaminated with *Salmonella*. This statistic underscores the importance of understanding food safety, which prompts many consumers to wonder: **Does packaged chicken have preservatives?** The answer is not always straightforward and depends heavily on the type and processing of the chicken you buy.