Food Safety for Older Adults
General Information
Food Safety for Older Adults Brochure (USDA)
A need-to-know guide for those 65 years of age and older. (Text-only PDF)
Seniors Need Wisdom on Food Safety (USDA)
Seniors become more at-risk for foodborne illness and, once ill, it can take them longer to recover.
Food Safety for Seniors (FDA)
Why raw foods may be risky for older adults.
Podcasts
Food Safety for Older Adults (USDA)
Older adults are more susceptible to foodborne illnesses.
Listen to the podcast or read the script (6:28 minutes)
