Understanding Meat Safety: Why is beef safe to eat rare but not chicken?
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), poultry is a major source of foodborne illness caused by bacteria like *Salmonella* and *Campylobacter*. This high risk is the key reason **why is beef safe to eat rare but not chicken**—the contamination routes and meat structures are fundamentally different.
