Can chickens pass parasites through their eggs to humans?
On One Hand: Green FarmingGreen farming–as opposed to commercial farming–is an efficient and effective way of reducing or eliminating parasitic bacteria in plants and animals. The benefits of green agriculture and animal farming–including chickens–include uncontaminated, mineral-rich environments for the healthy cultivation of food. Green farming doesn’t involve pesticides, which can contaminate soil and water and increase the amount of bacteria in animal eggs–particularly chicken eggs.On the Other: Factoring in ComplicationsCommercial farming–unlike green farming–is still the most potent force for producing food. Chicken eggs can carry hundreds of different microorganisms and, if undercooked, can be unhealthy for human beings. More than half of all commercially farmed animals are infected with parasites and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), egg-associated bacteria can be passed on to humans.Bottom LineIt is certainly possible for chickens to pa
