Chicken Drumsticks
Also listed as Chicken Legs and Drumsticks.
Meat & Poultry
This is what the ingredient is.
Chicken drumsticks are the lower part of the chicken leg. Labels may say drumsticks.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
They are baked, fried, or grilled.
Here is what food agencies say.
USDA FSIS oversees poultry.
Here is what research has found.
Pathogen recalls can affect chicken parts.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Cook until juices run clear and temperature is safe.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/21/2026