Be under age 19 at the end of the year and younger than you or your spouse, if you file a joint return. Be a full-time student in at least five months of the year and under age 24 at the end of the year and younger than you or your spouse, if you file a joint return.
It seems like reports of foodborne illness are becoming more common these days. In 2014 we saw several major multistate outbreaks, including salmonella from bean sprouts, nut butters, chicken, and cheese; listeria from caramel apples, cheese, and other dairy products; and E. coli from ground beef.
Parasites and chemicals may also cause foodborne illness. Bacteria. Harmful bacteria may already be present in foods when they are purchased. Raw foods including meat, poultry, fish and shellfish, eggs, unpasteurized milk and dairy products, and fresh produce often contain bacteria that cause foodborne illness. This contamination can occur at any time during growth, harvesting or slaughter, processing, storage, and shipping of food.