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Food Seniors are Advised Not to Eat
To reduce risks of illness from bacteria in food, seniors (and others who face special risks of illness) are advised not to eat:
- Raw fin fish and shellfish, including oysters, clams, mussels and scallops.
- Raw or unpasteurized milk or cheese.
- Soft cheeses such as feta, Brie, Camembert, blue-veined, and Mexican-style cheese. Hard cheeses, processed cheeses, cream cheese, cottage cheese or yogurt need not be avoided.
- Raw or lightly cooked egg or egg products including salad dressings, cookie or cake batter, sauces and beverages such as egg nog. Foods made from commercially pasteurized eggs are safe to eat.
- Raw meat or poultry.
- Raw sprouts (alfalfa, clover and radish).
- Unpasteurized or untreated fruit or vegetable juice. (These juices will carry a warning label).
- New information on food safety is constantly emerging. Recommendations and precautions are updated as scientists learn more about preventing food borne illness. You need to be aware of and follow the most current information on food safety. If you have questions and you would like to talk to an expert, please call the following toll free hotlines:
The Food and Drug Administration Hotline can answer questions about safe handling of seafood, fruits and vegetables, as well as rules that govern food safety in restaurants and grocery stores. You can reach them by calling 1-800-SAFEFOOD.
The USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline can answer questions about safe handling of meat and poultry as well as many other consumer food issues. Call them at 1-800-535-4555
Courtesy of FitnessandFreebies.com
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