Attribution of Foodborne Illness: Findings | Estimates of Foodborne Illness | CDC

Attribution of Foodborne Illness: Findings | Estimates of Foodborne Illness | CDC

Fruit and Vegetable Safety

Shopping for fruits and veggies? Fruits and vegetables add nutrients to your diet that help protect you from heart disease, stroke, and some cancers. But sometimes raw fruits and vegetables contain harmful germs, such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria, that can make you and your family sick. In the United States, nearly half of foodborne illnesses are caused by germs on fresh produce. Read this recently updated CDC feature, also in Spanish, on food safety tips for fruits and vegetables.