What are the most dangerous foods?
Certain foods are especially dangerous for some people because of the likelihood that they contain a particular pathogen. For example, Listeria monocytogenes rarely causes illness in the general population, but if a pregnant woman becomes infected, the developing fetus also may become infected and may die. so when a contaminated food is consumed without sufficient cooking, illness is more likely. In general, raw foods often present a higher risk of foodborne illness than properly cooked foods, because many pathogens are sensitive to heat.