Then there's the fact we use the washingup bowl - and sometimes even the dishcloth - for everything from cleaning muddy football boots to rinsing raw chicken.

Consumers are warned that washing raw chicken also risks spreading disease.

When you're ready to eat, lower the raw chicken into the broth and poach until just cooked.

Wash your hands, especially after exposure to germy things such as bathrooms and raw chicken.

Cooking destroys the bacteria but other foods may be crosscontaminated during preparation of raw chicken.