They say a picture can paint a thousand words, and the concerning image that recently made the rounds on social media certainly showcases this.

In a bizarre display, two individuals were captured walking through Sydney's CBD, leaving a trail of raw chicken juice in their wake – much to the dismay of the pedestrians nearby.

The ‘stomach-churning’ incident reportedly occurred near Central Station on Sunday evening, where the duo was presumably delivering the raw chicken to a nearby restaurant.

Naturally, this was met with concern and revulsion over the safety of the food and the local customers who were served the exposed chicken.

Locals were baffled by what they were seeing. Credit: alleksana/Pexels

‘Raw chicken getting carried in the open without any cover by a local restaurant spotted near Broadway/Central,’ read the social media post accompanying the photo.

The unappetising scene sparked a flurry of reactions from Australians on the platform, with many concerned for the health of the eventual consumers dining at the unnamed restaurant.

After all, the meat was not only exposed to the city's pollution but it was also left uncovered as it dripped disgustingly down the street.

'Now that’s a salmonella carrier,’ commented one concerned individual.

‘It’s even leaking the chicken juice everywhere,’ another wrote.

‘Would you like a side of Salmonella to go with your order?’ Someone else chimed in.

While someone who has worked in several restaurants claimed that the photo is the ‘least concerning’ food safety violation they have seen.

‘If you're lucky, that won't get dumped on a floor for rats to chew on before it gets served up on your plate,’ they claimed.

The photo was taken on Sunday. Credit: Reddit

‘Now imagine what their kitchen looks like,’ someone else shared.

Others, in typical Aussie fashion, couldn't resist making light of the disturbing sight. One person joked: ‘I guess we now know how the chicken crossed the road.’

While another said it’s just ‘lightly smoked chicken’.

And taking a jab at a famous fast-food chain, another commenter said: ‘It's part of the process of how they get the 11 herbs and spices.’

‘Cigarettes, exhaust, dirt… I wonder what the other spices are?’ Another quipped.

In all seriousness, this unsightly event is a stark reminder that hygiene and safety are of utmost importance when it comes to food handling. So, members of our Seniors Discount Club, we urge you to always take great care when handling raw meats and to be observant of the procedures at your local restaurants and grocery stores. Though, in most cases, we can only hope restaurants are doing the right thing by diners.

When cooking at home, first and foremost, wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling raw chicken, not only for your own well-being but also for that of others who might enjoy the dish you're crafting.

Next, designate a specific cutting board for raw meats, particularly chicken, to prevent cross-contamination with other foods.

Now, when it comes to storing raw chicken in the refrigerator, remember to always keep it in a sealed container or a rimmed plate to prevent any juices from contaminating other edibles. Placing it on the bottom shelf is likewise an intelligent move to minimise the risk of droplets or seepage onto other food items.

Finally, don't leave it out on the bench for too long. Raw chicken should be stored in the refrigerator (at or below 5°C) within two hours of purchasing and consumed within 2 to 3 days. If you find you won't be using it within that time frame, consider freezing it as soon as possible.

Key Takeaways

• A sickening scene of raw chicken being carried in an open case was captured in Sydney's CBD, causing concern for consumers.
• Two people were seen leaving a trail of meat juice from the open case of raw chicken near Central Station, reportedly intended for a local restaurant.
• Many viewers were worried about the eventual consumers of the meat, given its exposure to pollution and the potential for salmonella contamination.
• The post did not disclose the origin or destination of the meat, leaving it unclear how long it was exposed to the elements.

Have you ever encountered similar sights in restaurants when dining out? Please, share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.

 

[Pommyoz]

Would love to know which nationality they were,

 

[Shane/#]

They say a picture can paint a thousand words, and the concerning image that recently made the rounds on social media certainly showcases this.

In a bizarre display, two individuals were captured walking through Sydney's CBD, leaving a trail of raw chicken juice in their wake – much to the dismay of the pedestrians nearby.

The ‘stomach-churning’ incident reportedly occurred near Central Station on Sunday evening, where the duo was presumably delivering the raw chicken to a nearby restaurant.

Naturally, this was met with concern and revulsion over the safety of the food and the local customers who were served the exposed chicken.

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Locals were baffled by what they were seeing. Credit: alleksana/Pexels

‘Raw chicken getting carried in the open without any cover by a local restaurant spotted near Broadway/Central,’ read the social media post accompanying the photo.

The unappetising scene sparked a flurry of reactions from Australians on the platform, with many concerned for the health of the eventual consumers dining at the unnamed restaurant.

After all, the meat was not only exposed to the city's pollution but it was also left uncovered as it dripped disgustingly down the street.

'Now that’s a salmonella carrier,’ commented one concerned individual.

‘It’s even leaking the chicken juice everywhere,’ another wrote.

‘Would you like a side of Salmonella to go with your order?’ Someone else chimed in.

While someone who has worked in several restaurants claimed that the photo is the ‘least concerning’ food safety violation they have seen.

‘If you're lucky, that won't get dumped on a floor for rats to chew on before it gets served up on your plate,’ they claimed.

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The photo was taken on Sunday. Credit: Reddit

‘Now imagine what their kitchen looks like,’ someone else shared.

Others, in typical Aussie fashion, couldn't resist making light of the disturbing sight. One person joked: ‘I guess we now know how the chicken crossed the road.’

While another said it’s just ‘lightly smoked chicken’.

And taking a jab at a famous fast-food chain, another commenter said: ‘It's part of the process of how they get the 11 herbs and spices.’

‘Cigarettes, exhaust, dirt… I wonder what the other spices are?’ Another quipped.

In all seriousness, this unsightly event is a stark reminder that hygiene and safety are of utmost importance when it comes to food handling. So, members of our Seniors Discount Club, we urge you to always take great care when handling raw meats and to be observant of the procedures at your local restaurants and grocery stores. Though, in most cases, we can only hope restaurants are doing the right thing by diners.

When cooking at home, first and foremost, wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling raw chicken, not only for your own well-being but also for that of others who might enjoy the dish you're crafting.

Next, designate a specific cutting board for raw meats, particularly chicken, to prevent cross-contamination with other foods.

Now, when it comes to storing raw chicken in the refrigerator, remember to always keep it in a sealed container or a rimmed plate to prevent any juices from contaminating other edibles. Placing it on the bottom shelf is likewise an intelligent move to minimise the risk of droplets or seepage onto other food items.

Finally, don't leave it out on the bench for too long. Raw chicken should be stored in the refrigerator (at or below 5°C) within two hours of purchasing and consumed within 2 to 3 days. If you find you won't be using it within that time frame, consider freezing it as soon as possible.

Key Takeaways

• A sickening scene of raw chicken being carried in an open case was captured in Sydney's CBD, causing concern for consumers.
• Two people were seen leaving a trail of meat juice from the open case of raw chicken near Central Station, reportedly intended for a local restaurant.
• Many viewers were worried about the eventual consumers of the meat, given its exposure to pollution and the potential for salmonella contamination.
• The post did not disclose the origin or destination of the meat, leaving it unclear how long it was exposed to the elements.

Have you ever encountered similar sights in restaurants when dining out? Please, share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.

Follow them to the restaurant and that way you know not to eat there

 

[Rosalie30]

Our local Chinese Restaurant had a burst pipe and needed one of our company’s Plumbers to help. When he arrived in their kitchen, he asked them to move some raw chicken off a wooden worktop as he might need to stand on the edge to repair the pipe. No problem - chicken was removed into a plastic bin. He also asked for a cloth to cover the worktop, but they indicated to him to just stand on it. He did his best to avoid it, but eventually had to put his boot onto the worktop. On climbing down he expected to see them giving it a good scrub - but no. The chicken was dumped back onto it. Needless to say none of us ever ate anything from that place again. The following year the place was shut down after an outbreak of Salmonella amongst its customers.

 

[Ezzy]

Had to wonder if the couriers or the Restaurant owners came from a foreign country where it is common to have meat hanging & uncovered in an open air market situation. Today we dine, tomorrow we die, perhaps?