Mar 14, 2025
Some foods are often associated with food poisoning. Tonight, we learn what are some safer choices. Joining us on this edition of House Call is a medical professional from WVU Medicine United Hospital Center.
1). Are there foods that we should try to avoid to prevent food poisoning?
Yes, 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.
2). Who is more at risk for food poisoning?
Some people are more likely to get sick and have a more serious illness from food poisoning. These groups would include: · Adults 65 years or older, · Children under the age of five, · People with weakened immune systems, and · Pregnant women
3). What are some safer food choices or ways to make it safer when enjoying meats?
All poultry, including ground chicken and ground turkey, should be cooked to a safe, internal temperature to 165°F. While whole cuts of beef, veal, lamb, and pork need to be cooked to 145°F (then allow the meat to rest for 3 minutes before carving or eating). Remember, ground meat, including beef and pork, must be cooked to 160°F. As far as seafood, fish should be cooked to a safe internal temperature of 145°F or until the flesh is opaque and separates easily with a fork. Shellfish should be cooked until shells open during cooking or until flesh is pearly or white, and opaque.
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