When chicken is cooked it kills Germs. I have eaten chicken since I was small and have never thus far, been infected.
NHS: Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a type of bacteria common in human and animal intestines, and forms part of the normal gut flora (the bacteria that exist in the bowel).
There are a number of different types of E. coli and while the majority are harmless some can cause serious food poisoning and serious infection. 14 Sep 2009
Diseases or conditions caused: Urinary tract infection
Facts about E. coli -
How does a person get e coli?
Most commonly, E. coli 0157:H7 comes from eating raw or undercooked ground beef (for example, hamburger) or from drinking raw milk. The bacteria are found in animal feces, particularly cattle feces, and contact with the feces can lead to contamination of many types of food and fluids.
Nothing in the Literature about chickens.