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Why There Is Chlorine on Your Chicken

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola Fact Checked

chlorine washed chicken

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  • In the U.S., most poultry that comes from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) is washed in a strong chlorine or other antimicrobial solution as a way to kill pathogens

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