Chicken Wings

Also listed as Wings, Buffalo Wings, and Party Wings.

Meat & Poultry

This is what the ingredient is.

Chicken wings are raw or cooked wing portions. Labels may say chicken wings or party wings.

Here is why it shows up on the label.

They are baked, fried, and tossed in sauces for appetizers.

Here is what food agencies say.

USDA FSIS inspects chicken wings and requires safe-handling labels on raw poultry.

Here is what research has found.

Salmonella and other pathogens are frequent themes in raw chicken recalls.

Here are a few things worth knowing.

Cook thoroughly. Avoid cross-contamination from raw juices.

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 9/17/2026