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.
On a pound-for-pound basis, fresh fruits and vegetables are safer than other foods. According to CSPI experts, the risk of food-borne illness from E. coli is twice as high from chicken as from vegetables. And pound for pound, seafood cops the No. 1 spot for the leading cause of food-borne illness, CSPI says. How does the bacteria get into foods? Meat can be contaminated during the slaughtering process if bacteria-laden cattle feces are present, Fielding says.