Bird Flu: 10 precautionary measures issued by FSSAI on how to eat chicken, egg

Many states in India have confirmed the avian influenza, widely known as the bird flu. Some also banned the sale of chicken and eggs as a precautionary measure, the ban is now being lifted, however, since there is a lot of incertainty sorrounding the flu, FSSAI put out a guide to eat chicken and eggs the right way.

The 10-point guide on the safe handling, processing and consumption of poultry in the time of bird flu was released on Thursday on FSSAI's official website.

The 10 precautionary measures are:

1) Do not eat half-boiled eggs

2) Do not eat undercooked chicken

3) Avoid direct contact with birds in the infected areas

4) Avoid touching dead birds with bare hands

5) Do not keep raw meat in open

6) No direct contact with raw meat

7) Use a mask and gloves at the time of handling raw chicken

8) Wash hands frequently

9) Maintain the cleanliness of surroundings

10) Eat chicken, eggs and their products after cooking

The guidelines issued by FSSAI noted that the virus is destroyed at 70°C if held for 3 seconds. Well cooked poultry meat or eggs to achieve a temperature of 74°C in eggs or all parts of meat will most likely kill the virus. Therefore temperature is important.

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