Foods that deserve particular attention include undercooked meat, raw or undercooked shellfish, unwashed produce, unpasteurized dairy products, and contaminated water.
However, there is no reason to become afraid of these foods.
The most effective approach is to practice good food hygiene, cook foods appropriately, wash fresh produce, choose pasteurized dairy products, and use safe water.
Food safety is not about avoiding every possible risk.
It is about reducing preventable risks through simple and consistent habits.
