Foods to Stay Away From After Age 60

Realistically, we all know that eating anything raw can be quite bad for us, no matter our age. However, being cautious of raw eggs is especially important over the age of 60. Salmonella actually occurs in roughly one in every 20,000 eggs. Those odds may sound quite low, but you never know if it could be your egg. To be safe, it’s recommended to avoid eating raw eggs and be extra cautious.

Yep, you guessed it, this also means you’ll need to avoid a quick taste of that cookie dough before it goes in the oven. It’s better to be safe than sorry, as no one wants to experience the effects of salmonella.