Bacteria, just like you and me, require food and nutrients to survive. And just like us, there are certain categories of food that best support them and are required in greater quantities. Food sources that are high in protein and carbohydrates are most preferred. With this, we can anticipate that high protein foods such as meat, seafood, and certain types of cheese are most hazardous, and will be able to best support the growth of pathogens if handled incorrectly. Since you cannot avoid working with proteins or hazardous foods, it is even more important to handle such high-risk foods with care.