Eating Well As You Get Older

Frequently Asked Questions

38. What foods should older adults avoid to reduce the chance of getting foodborne illness?

To reduce the chance of getting foodborne illness, older adults should avoid certain foods that may carry harmful bacteria, including

• raw or undercooked meat, poultry, fish, and seafood.
• unpasteurized (raw) milk, milk products, and juices.
• raw or partially cooked eggs and foods made with raw eggs such as raw cookie dough and cake batter, protein milkshakes, and Caesar salad dressing.

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