Food Safety During Cancer Treatment
Food handling, preparation, and high-risk food avoidance guidance for people whose immune systems may be weakened during cancer treatment.
Food Safety During Cancer Treatment covers practical steps to reduce foodborne illness risk for people undergoing cancer treatment, especially when chemotherapy or other therapies weaken immune defenses. Common topics include handwashing, cleaning cooking surfaces, separating raw and ready-to-eat foods, safe cooking temperatures, prompt chilling, avoiding high-risk foods, and recognizing symptoms of foodborne illness.