Comment by traceroute66
4 hours ago
> the fact that chlorination is needed
Indeed.
High levels of bacteria are a symptom of poor hygiene and low animal welfare due to conditions which are not permitted in European farms.
If you know the chicken is going to be chlorine washed, then you end up being lax higher up the chain.
There is also a genuine argument to be had as to, for example, whether the practice contributes towards antimicrobial resistance.
> There is also a genuine argument to be had as to, for example, whether the practice contributes towards antimicrobial resistance.
The chlorination is less in question here compared to the extreme overuse of antibiotics in animal farming in America. But it is fair to be skeptical of America's chlorination approach due to the increased danger of animal-human disease crossovers. Poor sanitation can lead to a lot of elevated work risks for employees.