Do you know what's growing on your kitchen towel?

By Mark Lieber, CNN

Updated 1540 GMT (2340 HKT) June 13, 2018

Undercooked poultry is a main source of food poisoning, as bacteria -- such as campylobacter -- thrive if not killed by the high temperatures of cooking throughout the meat.
Photos: How to avoid food poisoning
Undercooked poultry is a main source of food poisoning, as bacteria -- such as campylobacter -- thrive if not killed by the high temperatures of cooking throughout the meat.
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The best way to avoid illness is to wash your hands and kitchen surfaces regularly, and cook all poultry thoroughly.
Photos: How to avoid food poisoning
The best way to avoid illness is to wash your hands and kitchen surfaces regularly, and cook all poultry thoroughly.
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It's best not to leave tasty meals out too long, because harmful bacteria flourish at room temperature.