Bacteria found to be at greater levels in raw chicken sold in farmers' markets compared to the grocery store. Does it matter? Only if you eat raw chicken (and live in Philadelphia) July 24, 2013Dr. Barry Dworkin Madely Health Headlines Commentary for July 24, 2013 [display_podcast] Source: Chickens from farmers’ markets test far higher for food poisoning bacteria than grocery counterparts: U.S. study Reference: A Microbiological Comparison of Poultry Products Obtained from Farmers’ Markets and Supermarkets in Pennsylvania Related posts: British chief medical officer warns of increasing antibiotic-resistant bacteria Cranberries in all forms do not prevent or treat urinary tract infections Salmonella love bagged salad juice Salmonella in chicken is nothing new. Just cook it well to avoid illness bacteriachickenfood contamination