eaten.
Washing does not make contaminated produce absolutely risk-free, but it can help reduce contamination on the surface.
4. Unpasteurized Dairy Products
Raw or unpasteurized milk and dairy products can contain harmful microorganisms.
Pasteurization uses controlled heat to destroy many disease-causing microorganisms.
For this reason, choosing pasteurized milk and dairy products is an important food-safety practice.
Always check the product label when you are unsure whether a dairy product has been pasteurized.
5. Contaminated Water
Water can also be a source of foodborne infections.
Unsafe water may contain organisms such
