Food safety experts reveal 10 foods they avoid because of foodborne illness risks

Food safety experts avoid raw milk and raw cheese due to risks of pathogens that can cause kidney damage and neurological complications.

Undercooked meat is flagged as a high-risk source for bacterial contamination like E. coli or Salmonella.

Cantaloupe is noted as a risky fruit because its rough surface can harbor bacteria that are hard to wash off.

Experts cite the importance of pasteurization as a safer alternative to raw dairy products.

The recommendations are based on years of investigating foodborne illness outbreaks by food safety professionals.