For World Cancer Day 2015: Food Safety is Critical for Cancer Patients and Survivors | FoodSafety.gov

For World Cancer Day 2015: Food Safety is Critical for Cancer Patients and Survivors | FoodSafety.gov

For World Cancer Day 2015: Food Safety is Critical for Cancer Patients and Survivors

February 4 is World Cancer Day and the perfect time to talk about why food safety is so important for the nearly 15 million Americans who are cancer survivors and the 1.7 million people in the United States projected to be diagnosed with cancer this year. It’s essential that cancer patients and survivors make a lifelong commitment to minimize their risk of foodborne illness, also called food poisoning. Doing that calls for proper care when choosing, storing, and preparing foods. Foods to Avoid: Raw or undercooked meat or poultry Raw fish, partially cooked seafood (such as shrimp and crab), and refrigerated smoked seafood Raw shellfish (including oysters, clams, mussels, and scallops) and their juices Unpasteurized (raw) milk and products made with raw milk, like yogurt and cheese Soft cheeses made from unpasteurized milk, such as Feta, Brie, Camembert, blue-veined, and Mexican-style cheeses (such as such as Queso Fresco, Panela, Asadero, and Queso Blanco) Read More >> Click image to view larger version