Safety Tips for Handling and Preparing Common Foods
Help Prevent Food Poisoning!
Type of Food | Avoid | Better Choice |
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Meat & Poultry | Raw or undercooked meat or poultry | Meat or poultry cooked to a safe internal temperature. Use a food thermometer to check. |
Seafood |
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Dairy | Unpasteurized (raw) milk | Pasteurized milk |
Eggs | Foods that contain raw or undercooked eggs, such as:
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Use pasteurized eggs and egg products when preparing recipes that call for raw or undercooked eggs. |
Sprouts | Raw or undercooked sprouts, such as alfalfa, bean, or any other sprout |
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Vegetables | Unwashed fresh vegetables, including lettuce/salads |
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Cheese | Soft cheeses made from unpasteurized (raw) milk, such as queso fresco, blue-veined, feta, Brie, and Camembert |
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- Page last reviewed: June 20, 2017
- Page last updated: June 20, 2017
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