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Foods and Their Risk of Contamination

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Eggs

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Risk of Salmonella. Preventive measures include keeping eggs refrigerated, cooking eggs until yolks are firm, and avoiding raw or undercooked eggs in foods like homemade mayonnaise.

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Soft Cheeses

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Risk of Listeria contamination. Preventive measures include choosing pasteurized options, refraining from consumption if immunocompromised, and proper storage.

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Canned Foods

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Risk of Botulism. Preventive measures include inspecting cans for damage, proper canning procedures, and discarding any swollen or damaged cans.

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Raw Milk and Juices

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Risk of Listeria, E.coli, and Salmonella. Preventive measures include choosing pasteurized products, avoiding homemade unpasteurized products, and storing promptly in a cold environment.

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Poultry

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Risk of Salmonella and Campylobacter. Preventive measures include proper cooking to 165°F, avoiding cross-contamination, and thorough hand washing.

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Sprouts

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Risk of Salmonella, E.coli, and Listeria. Preventive measures include cooking sprouts thoroughly, purchasing from safe sources, and avoiding raw sprouts in high-risk populations.

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Rice and Pasta

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Risk of Bacillus cereus. Preventive measures include proper cooking, rapid cooling and storage at the correct temperature, and reheating to at least 165°F before consumption.

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Red Meat (Beef, Lamb, Pork)

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Risk of E.coli, Salmonella, and Toxoplasmosis. Preventive measures include cooking to recommended temperatures, storing properly, and using separate utensils for raw meat.

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Leafy Greens

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Risk of E.coli and Salmonella. Preventive measures include proper washing, avoiding cross-contamination, and purchasing from reputable sources.

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Seafood

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Risk of Mercury exposure and Vibrio infection. Preventive measures include choosing lower-mercury fish, proper refrigeration, and cooking shellfish thoroughly.

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Raw Nuts and Seeds

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Risk of Salmonella and E.coli. Preventive measures include purchasing from reputable suppliers, proper storage, and roasting or cooking if necessary.

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Processed Foods (e.g., Deli Meats)

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Risk of Listeria contamination. Preventive measures include keeping products refrigerated, avoiding consumption if in a high-risk group, and following product handling instructions.

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Fresh Berries

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Risk of Norovirus and Hepatitis A. Preventive measures include thorough washing, buying from reputable sources, and avoiding pre-cut or pre-washed berries when possible.

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Dairy Products

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Risk of Listeriosis and E.coli. Preventive measures include purchasing pasteurized products, refrigerate promptly, and discard expired items.

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Melons

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Risk of Salmonella and Listeria. Preventive measures include thorough washing of the rind before cutting, refrigerating cut melon, and consuming it within a safe time frame.

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