How to Use foodborne in a Sentence

foodborne

adjective
  • No recipe is worth the risk of foodborne illness.
    — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Look out for these signs of spoilage, and discard if any are present to avoid foodborne illness.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2025
  • An episode of foodborne illness will usually be gone in one to three days.
    — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • What’s the best way to protect yourselves from foodborne illness?
    — Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • That could cultivate and pass along a foodborne illness.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Many recover at home from foodborne illness and do not seek out testing.
    — CNN Money, 14 June 2026
  • Many recover at home from foodborne illness and do not seek out testing.
    — Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 9 June 2026
  • One issue that grabbed her attention at the time was foodborne illness.
    — Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Frozen eggs are hard to cook evenly, which increases the risk of foodborne illness.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
  • The very young and very old are among those most at risk for foodborne illnesses, Rivkees says.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Homemade juices are more prone to spoilage, which causes foodborne infections.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 23 Dec. 2025
  • To lower your risk of foodborne illness, rinse the melon thoroughly and wash it with a clean scrub brush.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Also, remember that norovirus is the most common cause of foodborne illness.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 20 Nov. 2025
  • Avoid letting the eggs stand at room temperature for more than two hours (or one hour on a hot day) to avoid foodborne illness.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
  • There are many ways to eat and enjoy these foods while protecting yourself from foodborne illnesses.
    — Rebecca Jaspan, Mph, Rd, Cdn, Cdces, Health, 6 Apr. 2023
  • But be sure to consult a doctor if symptoms of foodborne illness develop.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
  • While freezing can kill some bacteria that cause foodborne illness, not all bacteria will die.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • Doing so puts people at risk of foodborne illness, since pasteurization kills off pathogens.
    — Aria Bendix, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • If the meat is undercooked, those pathogens may survive, increasing the risk of foodborne illness.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Thoroughly cook certain foods, such as raw meat, eggs, and some dairy products, to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026
  • Washing or rinsing a turkey can spread bacteria that can cause foodborne illness far beyond your sink.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2023
  • For that reason, foodborne illness can be a very real risk when eating leftover pasta salad.
    — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • For that reason, foodborne illness can be a very real risk when eating leftover pasta salad.
    — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2024
  • That's because freezing prevents the growth of the microorganisms that cause foodborne illness.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Salmonella is a group of bacteria that can cause foodborne illness.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Dec. 2024
  • That means that the risk of foodborne illness related to brown sugar is almost nonexistent in most cases.
    — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Bacteria will start to multiply at that point, increasing the risk of foodborne illness.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Once thawed, these bacteria can again become active and multiply to levels that may lead to foodborne illness.
    — Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
  • These contaminants can also carry pathogens, which may cause foodborne illness.
    — Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
  • Some studies show that basil can help preserve foods by preventing the growth of foodborne bacteria that can cause foodborne illness.
    — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 8 July 2024

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