People At Special Risk for Food Poisoning or Food-Borne Illnesses

Food poisoning or foodborne illness can affect anyone who eats food contaminated by bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins, or other substances, but certain people are more likely to get sick or to have a serious illness.

Know whether you’re in a group of people who are more likely to get food poisoning, and make safer choices to reduce your risk for foodborne illness.

Read this article from the CDC: https://www.foodsafety.gov/people-at-risk