CDC & Foods to Avoid

I read a news bulletin saying CDC recommends not eating specific foods if you are over age 65. Why is that?

I looked up the recommendation. The elderly and children under age 5 are more likely to get severe illness from food poisoning. Apparently, there are four types of risky foods to avoid. People ages 65 and older should avoid eating undercooked or raw food from animals, like beef, pork, chicken, turkey, eggs, or seafood, as well as raw or lightly cooked sprouts. They should also not eat or drink unpasteurized milk products and juices, or eat soft cheeses, like queso fresco, unless there is a label stating that it has been made with pasteurized milk. The CDC noted that children younger than age 5, immunocompromised individuals, and those who are pregnant, should also avoid these foods, as they, have a higher risk of severe food poisoning that elderly and younger immune systems often cannot handle well.

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