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Older people are at increased risk for foodborne illness wherever there are unsafe conditions in handling, storing, and preparing food. A diminishing sense of smell and taste can impair an elderly person's ability to judge whether a food is safe to eat, and a weakened immune system can leave the person susceptible to food poisoning.
In this video resource, viewers learn prevention tips for avoiding food poisoning caused by contaminated foods, and they learn to spot hazardous situations in which bacteria can thrive. Included are ready to copy tools for teaching how to store, prepare and handle food safely.