Foodborne illnesses are most dangerous for children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems, but they can affect anyone. Some types of foods are more likely than other foods to grow germs that can make us sick. They can grow easily at room temperatures in these foods. Foods which are moist and contain protein are the most potentially hazardous. This includes meat, fish, poultry, dairy, eggs, cooked rice, cooked dry beans, tofu, cooked potatoes, and cut melons.
Unpasteurized juices are also a risk.
Here are four very important things you can do to keep you and your family and friends safe from foodborne illness at home. Rub your hands together to loosen any dirt and germs. Rub between fingers, and over your wrists, don't forget your thumbs. Get under your fingernails where germs can hide, too. Rinse under clean, warm water.