Is Rare Duck Safe?

Rare duck meat

duck meat
The confit is prepared in a centuries-old process of preservation that consists of salt curing a piece of meat (generally goose, duck, or pork) and then cooking it in its own fat.
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is safe to eat because it does NOT contain the same risk of Salmonella as does chicken meat.

What happens if you eat rare duck?

Think again before you eat undercooked duck — it could pose the same health risks as undercooked chicken. Consuming undercooked duck could lead to food poisoning, according to The Guardian. Raw duck is often contaminated with the bacteria campylobacter, which may cause diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain.

Why is it safe to eat duck medium-rare?

While the USDA recommends cooking duck to a safe minimum internal temperature of 165° F (74° C) to avoid the potential risk of salmonella poisoning, restaurants often serve duck medium-rare. Since duck has dark meat and tight muscle fibers, these muscles are often cooked much like beef for tender results.

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