7. Seafood:
Seafood can be contaminated with toxins, bacteria, and parasites. One example is Ciguatera poisoning, a toxin that is not destroyed by cooking seafood. Shellfish can be contaminated by algae, building up toxins to dangerous levels. Again, cooking will not eliminate this risk.
8. Rice:
Rice can carry bacillus cereus, which infects and lives in uncooked rice. Cooking actually activates the spores and increases the risk of infection.
9. Deli meats:
Ham, hot dogs, salami, and other deli meats can be affected by listeria and other bacteria. Its important to cook hot dogs and back for at least 3 minutes before eating.
10. Fruit:
Listeria can grow on the skins of grit and vegetables, and salmonella outbreaks have been traced to berries, peppers, and tomatoes.
Undercooked chicken: