Foods that contain raw or undercooked eggs

Refrigerated, cold-smoked seafood

Seafood that is cold-smoked is usually labeled lox or nova. It may also say keep refrigerated until ready to serve or cook before eating on the label.

Salads purchased from the grocery store deli counter

Raw or undercooked meat or poultry

Hot dogs eaten cold out of the package without reheating

To kill any harmful bacteria, place hot dogs in boiling water and boil at least 15 seconds, or heat in microwave oven until steaming.

Freshly sliced deli meats or pre-packaged luncheon meats eaten cold without reheating

Raw or undercooked fish or seafood

Raw, unpasteurized milk

Do not buy milk or milk products sold at farm stands or farmer’s markets unless you can confirm that it has been pasteurized. If it says only for animal use, it is not pasteurized.

Raw sprouts

Sprouts pose a special challenge because the way they are grown is ideal for bacteria to grow, and because they are usually eaten without cooking. A few bacteria on the seeds used to grow the sprouts can result in a lot of bacteria in your tummy.

Unpasteurized juices, cider, or honey

WATCH FOR THIS WARNING LABEL ON PRODUCTS

WARNING:
This product has not been
pasteurized and therefore
may contain harmful bacteria
that can cause serious illness
in children, the elderly, and
persons with weakened immune
systems

Mold-ripened, blue veined cheeses or soft cheeses made from unpasteurized milk

Check package label to see if the cheese
has been made from pasteurized milk.

Which of the following cheeses are probably safe to eat? (Choose one answer)

It is safe to eat cookie dough and cake batter that has not been baked in the oven. (Choose one answer)

Which of the following is the proper way to eat a hotdog? (Choose one answer)