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Top 10 Riskiest Foods Responsible for Approximately 40% of Outbreaks Since 1990
This list includes foods which are highly recommended, such as leafy greens, tomatoes and seafood—–hello, Mediterranean Diet.
However, safe food handling practices are not something people focus on in our grab-and-go world.
Don’t give up some of the star foods on this list.
Learn the signs of foods which may be deteriorated. Learn how to clean and store safely at home.
“With the release of the Center for Science in the Public Interest’s list of the top 10 riskiest foods regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, you may be wondering what’s left that is safe to eat and what to do to keep your family safe. According to the report, produce such as leafy greens and tomatoes, eggs, seafoods tuna and oysters, and ice cream are among the commonly eaten foods that have accounted for about 40 percent of all food-borne outbreaks due to FDA-regulated foods since 1990. The analysis did not include meat products, which are not regulated by the FDA.“ (Emphasis added)
Source: U. S. News and World Report, October 7, 2009
Source: Center for Science in the Public Interest, October 7, 2009
