Most people aren’t concerned about food poisoning — until it affects them. Fortunately, proper food safety can prevent the consumption of contaminated food. Bacteria, viruses, or parasites can contaminate dishes at many points during the storing, prepping, and cooking process. People who are pregnant, have a weakened immune system, are under the age of five, and over the age of 60 are at a higher risk of food poisoning. Contrary to popular belief, people don’t just get food poisoning from sketchy street vendor foods; you can get it at home from all sorts of common ingredients and dishes.

Unwashed produce