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ADA Says Older Adults At Risk For Foodborne Illnesses

Fri, 05/04/2001 - 12:00am — Karen Stevenson
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The American Dietetic Association (ADA) has issued a press release warning consumers that older adults are at higher risk for foodborne illnesses since their immune systems have a harder time fighting off bacteria. They say "Older adults should not eat meats, poultry, seafood and eggs that are raw or undercooked. Also, unpasteurized dairy products like raw milk and some imported cheeses can pose safety threats to older adults." They recently conducted a survey which found that many people are unaware that older adults are more likely than younger people to be vulnerable to foodborne illnesses. The ADA also points out that people of all ages would benefit from improving food-handling procedures in their homes.

The American Dietetic Association (ADA) has issued a press release warning consumers that older adults are at higher risk for foodborne illnesses since their immune systems have a harder time fighting off bacteria. They say "Older adults should not eat meats, poultry, seafood and eggs that are raw or undercooked. Also, unpasteurized dairy products like raw milk and some imported cheeses can pose safety threats to older adults." They recently conducted a survey which found that many people are unaware that older adults are more likely than younger people to be vulnerable to foodborne illnesses. The ADA also points out that people of all ages would benefit from improving food-handling procedures in their homes.