Public health officials in four provinces are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to frozen raw breaded chicken products. The agency said the outbreak is a reminder that frozen raw breaded poultry products such as nuggets, strips and burgers should be handled the same as other raw poultry products. "Follow cooking instructions carefully and verify the internal cooking temperature after cooking, as recommended, before consuming these products," the agency said. The agency said frozen raw breaded chicken products may look pre-cooked, but they contain raw poultry and must be cooked correctly. It advised against microwaving such products because it does not heat them evenly and reminded users to wash their hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after handling raw poultry products.

Source: CBC News September 29, 2017 00:33 UTC