can you eat raw chicken

It is generally not safe to eat raw chicken due to the high risk of contamination with harmful bacteria such as Campylobacter, Salmonella, and Clostridium perfringens. These bacteria can cause food poisoning with symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever, and muscle aches. To prevent food poisoning, chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165°F (75°C), which kills these harmful bacteria. Eating raw or undercooked chicken or even its juices can lead to severe illness and hospitalization in some cases. While some rare cases of individuals consuming raw chicken without apparent illness exist, this is highly risky and not recommended by food safety authorities.