Chicken Smells Like Eggs: Why Does That Happen?
– Raw meat should not have a smell, as it indicates spoilage.
– The smell of spoiled meat is caused by blood spoiling or rare conditions.
– Washing the meat can reduce the odor, but it is best to discard it to avoid illness.
– Chickens infected with Salmonella enterica release a gas that smells like eggs.
– Salmonella enterica is commonly found in chicken products and eggs.
– Cooking at high temperatures can kill Salmonella, but it is still recommended to avoid using chicken that smells like eggs.
– Salmonella is the second most common cause of bacterial enterocolitis.