Why Can't You Eat Chicken Rare? The Dangers Explained
                                
                                
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                                According to the CDC, roughly one million people get sick from contaminated poultry in the US every year. The primary reason for this is eating undercooked or raw chicken, which carries a high risk of foodborne illnesses due to dangerous bacteria like Salmonella and Campylobacter.