Safer Food Choices for Adults 65 and Over
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Help Prevent Food Poisoning
Older adults have a higher risk of getting sick from food poisoning and having a more serious illness.
To prevent food poisoning, some foods are safer choices than others. That’s because some foods—such as undercooked meat and eggs, unwashed fruits and vegetables, and unpasteurized milk — are more often associated with foodborne illnesses. Use the table below as a guide to safer food choices.
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To learn more, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/communication/adults-65-over.html