Food Poisoning Risk Factors

What are the risk factors that lead to this condition? Are you at risk of getting Food Poisoning? Below you'll find information on each of the known risk factors for this condition.

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Food Poisoning Risks


A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition.

Risk factors include:

  • Poor hygiene
  • Poor refrigeration
  • Lack of knowledge of safe food preparation
  • Weakened immune system, including during pregnancy
  • Age: infants and elderly


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