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10 High-Risk Foods…most right in your Produce Aisle

October 6th, 2009. By AbiK

Say it isn’t so! But alas, there’s a new study that’s been released by the Center for Science in the Public Interest—a nutrition advocacy group. According to the study, which reviewed data of foodborne illness outbreaks going back to 1990, the top 10 riskiest foods were responsible for more than 1,500 outbreaks, resulting in close to 50,000 reported illnesses. As CNNMoney.com reports today, the study lists these 10 foods as the riskiest in terms of foodborne illness outbreaks: spinachcaution 10 High Risk Foods...most right in your Produce Aisle

Leafy Greens
Eggs
Tuna
Oysters
Potatoes
Cheese
Ice Cream**
Tomatoes
Sprouts
Berries

The top culprits for foodborne illness are pathogens such as E.coli, Norovirus and Salmonella—resulting from food being either improperly washed, undercooked or not refrigerated properly.

**A bit surprised by this one? The culprit’s the eggs that are used—they may be undercooked, resulting in Salmonella contamination.

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