Should you wash minced beef before cooking it?

❓ Why shouldn't you wash minced beef?
Contrary to popular belief, washing raw meat does not make it cleaner or healthier . On the contrary, it can increase health risks.

⚠️ Risk of cross-contamination
When you rinse raw ground beef under running water , any bacteria present can be splashed onto:

lever,

the worktop,

kitchen utensils,

nearby food items.

Bacteria such as E. coli or Salmonella can contaminate your environment and cause food poisoning .

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