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Could i have salmonella from cooked chicken?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly: Don’t eat undercooked poultry, meats or eggs. Poultry should be heated to at least 165 F internally.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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