News

Go back

11.04.2023 - Foods

Raw foods often entail health risks

The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) warns: Raw animal, but also plant-based foods should be enjoyed with caution — they can contain harmful pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria, and Campylobacter, and can lead to food infections. Especially young children, people with pre-existing conditions, the elderly, and pregnant women are at risk.

The most important protection against these harmful bacteria is cooking or heating the food:

“The health risks of raw foods are often underestimated,” says BfR President Professor Dr. Dr. Andreas Hensel. “Heating protects. Diseases can already be avoided with simple kitchen hygiene rules. Particularly sensitive groups should only consume animal raw foods sufficiently heated.”

At BAV Institute, we regularly conduct tests for pathogenic germs such as Campylobacter, Listeria, and Salmonella. We provide you with fast and reliable results and are happy to advise you on all matters related to product safety. If you have any questions, our customer advisors are at your disposal.

Source: www.bfr.bund.de