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Foods to Avoid

Some foods are more likely to cause foodborne illness.

Avoid serving your preschooler the following foods:

	•	Unpasteurized milk or any products made from unpasteurized milk.
	•	Raw or partially cooked eggs or food containing raw eggs.
	•	Raw or undercooked meat, poultry, fish and shellfish. Click here for list of safe minimal internal cooking temperatures.
	•	Unpasteurized juices. Learn more about unpasteurized juices.
	•	Raw sprouts.
	•	Unwashed fruits or vegetables.

Some fish has high levels of mercury. Learn more about serving fish to your preschooler. Check with your doctor if you have questions or concerns.

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Last Modified: March 12, 2009 04:07 PM