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BLACKSBURG - Older citizens need to be even more careful about food safety because they face a greater risk from foodborne bacteria according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

But unlike the aging process that they can’t do anything about, they can take steps to prevent foodborne illness, said Ann Hertzler, Virginia Cooperative Extension specialist in foods and nutrition.

Protect yourself when you eat out, she said. People over 60 are on the go today. In fact, they eat out as frequently as any other segment of the population. They should apply

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