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2545 Edgewood Rd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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King's Hawaiian® French Toast Combo
Two King's Hawaiian® Original sweet rolls, sliced, French toasted and topped with butter & powdered sugar, strawberries & bananas or cinnamon smear, sweet cream cheese icing. and cinnamon sugar. Fill up on flavor with your favorite egg* combo. Complete your breakfast with your choice of: Plain, Strawberry Banana or Cinnamon Toast.
Big Island Breakfast Stack
Four King's Hawaiian® Original sweet rolls sliced, French toasted & filled with sliced ham, Swiss cheese, sweet lingonberries & 2 fried eggs*. Served with choice of golden hash browns or 2 Buttermilk Pancakes.
King's Hawaiian® French Toast Side Order
$4.99
Two King's Hawaiian® Original sweet rolls, sliced & French toasted in your choice of: Plain, Strawberry Banana or Cinnamon Toast.
King's Hawaiian® French Toast A La Carte
$3.99
Four King's Hawaiian® Original sweet rolls, sliced & French toasted in your choice of: Plain, Strawberry Banana or Cinnamon Toast.
Featured Items
Strawberry 'N Cream Pancake Combo
$8.89
Our world-famous buttermilk pancakes topped with creamy vanilla bean mousse and sweet glazed strawberries. Served with 2 eggs* your way, 2 bacon strips or sausage links and golden hash browns.
Pancakes
Pancake Combo
$8.89
Choose your favorite IHOP® pancake flavor and we'll bring you two! You'll also enjoy two eggs*, two bacon strips or pork sausage links, and our golden hash browns.
Original Full Stack Buttermilk Pancakes
$6.99
Stacked with authentic country flavor, our five fluffy buttermilk pancakes are the signature favorite we're famous for. Dig in!
Original Short Stack Buttermilk Pancakes
$5.59
Stacked with authentic country flavor, our three fluffy buttermilk pancakes are the signature favorite we're famous for. Dig in!
Belgian Dark Chocolate Mousse Pancakes
$9.49
Four luscious chocolate pancakes take a trip to Belgium where they are filled with chocolate chips & layered with a creamy Belgian dark chocolate mousse, then topped with more mousse & chocolate chips, dusted with cocoa powder and crowned with whipped topping.
English Sticky Toffee Pancakes
$9.49
Four world famous buttermilk pancakes turn British when they are filled with crunchy English toffee & layered with salted toffee mousse, then topped with salted caramel sauce & even more crunchy English toffee.
Mexican Tres Leches Pancakes
$9.49
Four world famous buttermilk pancakes become our version of 3 milks bread when they are layered & topped with creamy vanilla sauce, then topped with more vanilla sauce & a drizzle of dulce de leche caramel sauce.
Cupcake Pancakes
$7.99
What could be better than our signature buttermilk pancakes? How about when they're filled with festive rainbow sprinkles, then topped with cupcake icing, more rainbow sprinkles and whipped topping! These sweet treats are part of a tasty trio, perfect for sharing with your friends and family.
Strawberry Banana Pancakes
$7.99
Our stack of four pancakes filled with fresh slices of banana, then crowned with cool strawberries, more fresh banana slices and creamy whipped topping.
New York Cheesecake Pancakes
$7.99
A taste of New York! Our stack of four fluffy buttermilk pancakes is loaded with rich cheesecake pieces and crowned with cool strawberries, powdered sugar and whipped topping.
Double Blueberry Pancakes
$7.99
Double up on the blueberries! You'll get a stack of four fluffy pancakes filled with blueberries, then topped with sweet, warm blueberry compote and creamy whipped topping.
Harvest Grain 'N Nut®
$7.99
A stack of four pancakes made with hearty grains, wholesome oats, almonds and English walnuts.
Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N Fruity® Pancakes
$7.99
These signature pancakes are famous for a reason! Four of our thick buttermilk pancakes are topped with your choice of fun fruit topping and finished with our fluffy whipped topping.
Waffles
Belgian Waffle Combo
$8.89
This Belgian favorite is served with two eggs* and two hickory-smoked bacon strips or two pork sausage links.
Belgian Waffle
$7.49
With deep pockets like these, our Belgian waffle will never let you down. Comes topped with whipped butter.
Chicken & Waffles
$9.69
We pair up four all-white-meat golden chicken strips - breaded and crispy-fried - with four waffle quarters (topped with whipped butter!) for a one-of-a-kind meal. Dip your strips in your choice of honey mustard or ranch dipping sauce.
French Toast
French Toast Combo
$8.89
Choose your French Toast flavor and we'll serve it with two eggs*, hash browns and two crispy strips of hickory-smoked bacon or two pork sausage links.
Original French Toast
$7.49
You'll enjoy this IHOP® classic — six fluffy triangle-shaped slices topped with whipped butter and sprinkled with powdered sugar.
Stuffed French Toast
$7.59
Back by popular demand, enjoy two cinnamon-raisin triangles with sweet cream filling topped with your choice of strawberry vanilla, peach vanilla or glazed strawberries. It's the stuff that dreams are made of!
Brioche French Toast
$7.49
Brioche toast for breakfast? C'est très bien! You'll get three slices of brioche toast topped with real whipped butter & dusted with powdered sugar for a sweet finish!
Strawberry Banana French Toast
$8.69
Enjoy six French toast triangles, topped with cool strawberries, fresh banana slices and crowned with whipped topping.
Crepes
Crepe Combo
$8.39
Make your new sweet crepe combo as special as you like. Each combo comes with two eggs* and hash browns, plus your choice of two hickory-smoked bacon strips or two sausage links.
Strawberries & Cream Crepes
$7.29
Four delicate house-made crepes that are handcrafted from our own proprietary batter that's freshly prepared and never frozen. These crepes are perfectly cooked to a warm golden brown then folded, and topped with juicy glazed strawberries then finished with a lacy drizzle of rich vanilla cream.
Swedish Crepes
$7.29
A Swedish favorite. Four delicate crepes topped with sweet-yet-tart lingonberries and creamy lingonberry butter. A breakfast delight!
Banana Crepes with Nutella®
$7.29
Four delicate crepes topped with Nutella® The Original Hazelnut Spread® & freshly sliced bananas.
Sweet Cream Cheese Crepes
An authentic delicate crepe, filled with soft sweetened cream cheese and topped with raspberries picked at the height of ripeness.
Classic Breakfast Crepes
$9.59
Exceptional crepes made right here in our kitchen from our own crepe batter. The Breakfast Crepe includes two of our freshly prepared, made-to-order crepes, filled with fluffy scrambled eggs, white Cheddar cheese, hickory-smoked chopped bacon & ham, then topped with a creamy Cheddar cheese sauce.
Chicken Florentine Crepes
$9.99
Two crepes filled with grilled chicken breast, mushrooms, onions & Swiss on a bed of spinach. Topped with White Cheddar sauce & fresh tomatoes.
Combos
Breakfast Sampler
$8.99
With our sampler, two is the magic number! That's two eggs*, two hickory-smoked bacon strips, two pork sausage links, two pieces of ham, two fluffy buttermilk pancakes and our golden hash browns.
Split Decision Breakfast
$8.99
Our hearty combo comes with two eggs*, two crispy strips of hickory-smoked bacon, two pork sausage links, two French toast triangles and two buttermilk pancakes.
2 x 2 x 2
$7.29
You'll get two eggs* with two signature buttermilk pancakes served with two crispy strips of hickory-smoked bacon or two savory pork sausage links.
Sirloin Tips & Eggs
$12.59
Straight from the grill, our tender USDA Select sirloin tips* are sweet and savory, topped with fresh grilled onions and mushrooms. Two eggs*, two fluffy buttermilk pancakes and our golden hash browns make this combo complete.
Country Fried Steak & Eggs
$10.99
Get an 8 oz. fried beef steak smothered in country or sausage gravy, then served with two eggs*, hash browns and two buttermilk pancakes.
Simple & Fit 2-Egg Breakfast
$7.59
You'll get scrambled egg whites, two strips of turkey bacon, whole wheat toast and a side of seasonal mixed fruit.
T-Bone Steak & Eggs
$12.99
We've got breakfast down to a "T" with a mouthwatering T-Bone steak*, three eggs* just how you like them and three of our signature buttermilk pancakes.
Smokehouse Combo
$8.99
Smokey and savory, our combo comes with two smoked sausage links, two eggs* made your way, hash browns and two fluffy buttermilk pancakes.
Quick 2-Egg Breakfast
$7.79
This combo cooks up two eggs* any way you like them, two hickory-smoked bacon strips or two savory pork sausage links, hash browns and toast.
Omelettes
Build Your Own Omelette
$8.39
To create your favorite omelette, start by choosing American, Cheddar, Jack, Pepper Jack, Cheddar blend, White Cheddar or Swiss cheese. Then we serve your omelette with your choice of one delicious side: three buttermilk pancakes, hash browns, toast or fresh seasonal mixed fruit.
Spicy Poblano Omelette
$10.69
In this spicy omelette, you'll enjoy fire-roasted Poblano peppers, red bell peppers & onions, shredded beef, Jack & cheddar blend, fresh avocado, Poblano cream and spicy, chopped Serrano peppers. Comin' in hot!
Big Steak Omelette
$10.69
Tender and tasty strips of steak, hash browns, fresh green peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and Cheddar cheese. Then we serve your omelette with your choice of one delicious side: three buttermilk pancakes, hash browns, toast or fresh seasonal mixed fruit. You can also choose a side of three flavored pancakes and add avocado for an additional cost. Enjoy it with salsa on the side.
Chicken Fajita Omelette
$10.39
Our omelette is filled with grilled fajita-seasoned chicken breast strips, roasted poblano and red bell peppers with salsa, and a blend of cheeses. Sour cream tops it off just right! Then we serve your omelette with your choice of one delicious side: three buttermilk pancakes, hash browns, toast or fresh seasonal mixed fruit. You can also choose a side of three flavored pancakes and add avocado for an additional cost.
Colorado Omelette
$10.69
Filled with the savory things you crave — hickory-smoked chopped bacon, pork sausage, shredded beef, ham, fresh onions and green peppers and Cheddar cheese. Then we serve your omelette with your choice of one delicious side: three buttermilk pancakes, hash browns, toast or fresh seasonal mixed fruit. You can also choose a side of three flavored pancakes for an additional cost. Enjoy it with salsa on the side.
Country Omelette
$9.99
Our delicious blend of ham, cheese, fresh onions and hash browns is topped off just right — with a dollop of sour cream. Then we serve your omelette with your choice of one delicious side: three buttermilk pancakes, hash browns, toast or fresh seasonal mixed fruit. You can also choose a side of three flavored pancakes and add avocado for an additional cost.
Spinach & Mushroom Omelette
$9.99
We take fresh spinach, mushrooms, onions and Swiss cheese, then roll them into this fluffy omelette and top it with hollandaise and fresh, diced tomatoes. Then we serve your omelette with your choice of one delicious side: three buttermilk pancakes, hash browns, toast or fresh seasonal mixed fruit. You can also choose a side of three flavored pancakes and add avocado for an additional cost.
Cheeseburger Omelette
$10.69
Tomatoes, onions and cheese, oh my! This omelette is loaded with all your favorites. It's made with 100% USDA Choice ground beef, grilled and diced with hash browns, tomatoes, onions and American cheese, and topped off with ketchup, mustard and pickles.
Bacon Temptation Omelette
$9.99
Everything's better with bacon! That's why we loaded this tempting favorite with lots of chopped hickory-smoked bacon, Jack & Cheddar cheese & a White Cheddar Sauce. Topped with tomatoes and even more bacon. Then we serve your omelette with your choice of one delicious side: three buttermilk pancakes, hash browns, toast or fresh seasonal mixed fruit. You can also choose a side of three flavored pancakes for an additional charge.
Egg White Vegetable Omelette
$8.79
Big on flavor, not on calories! Made with egg whites, fresh spinach, onions, and Pepper Jack cheese, and topped with fresh, diced tomatoes and avocado. Comes with a side of seasonal mixed fruit.
IHOP Creations
Ultimate Waffle Stack
$9.99
A show-stopper breakfast sandwich with 2 eggs*, 6 slices of hickory-smoked bacon, White Cheddar & sweet maple glaze, sandwiched between signature Belgian waffle triangles infused with savory Cheddar.
Create Your Own Melt
$10.49
Grilled artisan sourdough filled with scrambled eggs, Swiss, American & your choice of sliced ham (adds 000 cal), hickory-smoked bacon (adds 000 cal), shredded corned beef (adds 000 cal) or fire-roasted poblano peppers & onions.
Homestyle Corned Beef Hash
$10.39
Shredded corned beef, caramelized onions & melted Swiss served on top of crispy hash browns. All drizzled with our signature mustard aioli & topped with 2 eggs*.
Buttermilk Biscuit & Gravy
$8.69
A giant flakey buttermilk biscuit smothered with hearty country gravy. Served with 2 eggs*, 4 pork sausage links & hash browns.
IHOP® Signature Pancake Sliders
$7.99
Two silver dollar sliders made with original buttermilk pancakes and filled with a scrambled egg omelette (made with a splash of buttermilk & wheat pancake batter), turkey sausage, hickory-smoked bacon & American, all topped with sweet maple glaze.
Southwest Scramble
$9.19
Scrambled eggs with Jack & Cheddar topped with our salsa & avocado. Served with red potato pepper & onion hash or hash browns & side choice of a tortilla, toast or 2 buttermilk pancakes.
Sides
Hash Browns
$2.89
Seasoned shredded potato, cooked to golden brown crispy perfection.
Red Potato Pepper & Onion Hash
$2.99
Seasoned red potatoes with grilled onions & green peppers.
Seasonal Mixed Fruit (Small Bowl)
$2.69
A collection of fruit varied by season.
Buttered Toast
$2.29Grilled Buttermilk Biscuit
$1.99Hickory-Smoked Bacon Strips
Turkey Bacon Strips
Pork Sausage Links
Slice of Ham
$3.39Turkey Sausage Patty
$3.25Corned Beef Hash
$3.99French Fries
$2.89Onion Rings
$2.9955 Plus
55+ Cheese Omelette
$5.99
Made with Cheddar & a splash of buttermilk & wheat pancake batter. Served with 2 buttermilk pancakes.
55+ Breakfast Sampler
$6.59
One of each of these breakfast favorites: one egg*, one fluffy buttermilk pancake, one strip of crispy bacon, one savory pork sausage link and one piece of ham. Plus, hash browns, too!
55+ Rise 'N Shine
$6.59
Whether you're welcoming the morning or capping off the day, you'll enjoy two eggs*, toast and hash browns served with your choice of two strips of crispy bacon or two pork sausage links.
55+ 2 x 2 x 2
$5.99
You'll enjoy two of the breakfast items you love: two fluffy buttermilk pancakes, two eggs* and two crispy bacon strips or two pork sausage links.
55+ Buttermilk Pancakes
$4.69
Dig into a short stack of three country-inspired fluffy buttermilk pancakes. They're a delicious way to start - or end - the day!
55+ French Toast
$5.59
Dusted with powdered sugar, our four triangles of French toast are always a crowd-pleaser. They come with two strips of crispy bacon or two pork sausage links.
55+ BLT
$6.99
Fresh lettuce & tomato, crispy bacon strips & creamy mayonnaise on toasted white bread.
55+ Turkey & Swiss Sandwich
$6.99
Carved roasted turkey breast, Swiss, lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise on wheat bread.
55+ Grilled Cheese
$6.49
Layers of melted American & Swiss on grilled sourdough.
55+ Crispy Chicken Strips Dinner
$7.29
Three crispy chicken strips, buttered corn, & mashed potatoes.
55+ Grilled Chicken Dinner
$7.29
Grilled chicken breast, steamed broccoli, & red potato pepper & onion hash.
55+ Roasted Turkey Dinner
$7.79
Turkey breast topped with gravy. Served with mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, & lingonberries.
55+ Grilled Tilapia Dinner
$7.79
One tilapia fillet, mashed potatoes, & sautéed fresh spinach.
55+ Country Fried Steak Dinner
$7.29
A golden-battered beef steak with country gravy. Served with mashed potatoes, & steamed broccoli.
Burgers
Bacon Cheeseburger
$9.59
Two strips of crispy hickory-smoked bacon make this thick and juicy burger even better. Topped with American cheese and served on our grilled Brioche bun with fresh lettuce, tomato and red onion.
Denver Omelette Burger
$9.69
The ultimate breakfast burger. Made just for you with 100% USDA Choice beef, topped with White Cheddar, sliced ham and a Denver Omelette filled with peppers & onions. Served up on our grilled Brioche bun.
Cheeseburger
$8.99
Get the all-American classic done your way with lettuce, tomato & red onion on our grilled Brioche bun. Add a slice of cheddar to make it the ultimate cheeseburger.
Cheeseburger Sliders
$8.79
Three's company with these sizzling sliders. You'll get three 100% USDA Choice beef sliders that are hand-seasoned and topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion.
Mega Monster Cheeseburger
$10.79
Doubly delicious with two thick and juicy burger patties smothered in American and White Cheddar cheeses, served on our grilled Brioche bun with crisp lettuce, tomato and red onion.
Patty Melt
$9.19
Mmm, mmm, mmm! Our patty melt is grilled to perfection with American cheese and onions layered on marble rye.
Sandwiches
Turkey, Bacon & Avocado Wrap
$8.99
Carved roasted turkey breast, avocado, hickory-smoked bacon, tomatoes, mixed greens, red onions & ranch in a flour tortilla wrap.
Philly Cheese Steak Stacker
$10.29
This signature favorite is stacked with grilled Philly sirloin steak and thinly sliced onion, then topped with melted American cheese on a perfectly grilled roll. Add avocado for an additional charge.
Roasted Turkey Sandwich
$8.89
In this sandwich, bacon & turkey breast are BFFs. Carved roasted turkey breast is served with our hickory-smoked bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise, all on magnificently marbled rye. Add avocado for an additional charge.
Spicy Chicken Ranch Sandwich
$9.69
A crisp and juicy chicken breast tossed in our citrus chili sauce, topped with roasted Poblano & red bell peppers, sweet roasted onions, melted Pepper Jack cheese, crispy lettuce & our ranch dressing on our grilled Brioche bun. Add avocado for an additional charge.
Double BLT
$8.99
This double-decker sandwich has six strips of crispy hickory-smoked bacon, fresh lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on white toast. Add avocado for an additional charge.
Salads
Grilled Chicken & Veggie Salad
$9.59
Grilled chicken breast, fresh sliced tomato, red onions, avocado, mushrooms & a grilled lemon on mixed greens & crisp romaine tossed in honey balsamic vinaigrette.
Chicken Cobb Salad
Grilled or crispy chicken, hickory-smoked bacon, hard-boiled egg, fresh tomatoes & crumbled Blue cheese on a bed of mixed greens & crisp romaine tossed in ranch.
House Salad
$3.89
Fresh sliced tomatoes & red onions on mixed greens & crisp romaine tossed in choice of dressing.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled or crispy chicken, croutons & Parmesan on a bed of crisp romaine tossed in Caesar.
Appetizers
Crispy Chicken Strips & Fries
$8.99
Ready for sharing—and dipping—our all-white-meat chicken strips are breaded and crispy-fried, then served with French fries and your choice of honey mustard or ranch dipping sauce.
Appetizer Sampler
$9.89
Mouthwatering Monster Mozza Sticks, crunchy Onion Rings, and Crispy Chicken Strips are served with marinara sauce and your choice of honey mustard or ranch.
Chicken & Three-Cheese Quesadilla
$8.99
Grilled chicken breast, fire-roasted poblano peppers & onions, Pepper Jack, Monterey & Cheddar in a flour tortilla. Served with salsa, sour cream & a fresh grilled Serrano pepper.
Slider Trio
$8.19
Three's company with these sizzling sliders. You'll get three 100% USDA Choice beef sliders that are hand-seasoned and topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion.
Monster Mozza Sticks
$7.49
We make our five Mozzarella cheese sticks extra thick, coat them with Italian breadcrumbs and fry them to be crispy. Served with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.
Kids
Build Your Own Rooty Jr.®
Just as fun as the full-size version and made just the way you like it! Customize your Rooty Jr.® with your favorite ingredients.
Breakfast Sammy
$4.99
Our Breakfast Sammy features a Triple whammy: delicious over hard egg, crispy bacon and American cheese. Served with Mott's Applesauce, the ultimate kid-pleaser.
Silver 5
The perfect portion for little ones, these five silver dollar-sized buttermilk pancakes come with a scrambled egg and crispy hickory-smoked bacon.
Jr. Chicken & Waffles
$5.49
Two all-white meat chicken strips, battered and fried to a golden crisp paired with two Belgian waffle quarters. Served with whipped butter and your choice of dipping sauce.
Jr. Cupcake Pancake Combo
$4.99
A completely sweet breakfast! You'll get one buttermilk pancake filled with festive rainbow sprinkles and topped with cupcake icing and even more sprinkles! Plus it's served with 1 piece of bacon, 1 sausage, and 1 scrambled egg.
French Toast with Nutella®
$4.99
Go nuts for Nutella! You'll get one slice of Original French Toast topped with Nutella® The Original Hazelnut Spread®. Also served with one scrambled egg. Yum!
Funny Face®
$4.99
Kids give two thumbs up to this big chocolate chocolate chip pancake, sprinkled with powdered sugar and a whipped topping smile.
Create-A-Face Pancake®
$5.49
Budding artists will love this big, fluffy buttermilk pancake with strawberry eyes, a whipped topping nose and a fresh banana smile - especially because it comes with a tube of low-fat strawberry yogurt to add their own special touch.
Jr. Cheeseburger Sliders
$5.49
These sliders are sizzlin! You'll get two 100% USDA Choice beef sliders that are hand-seasoned and topped with American cheese & served with Motts® Applesauce.
Chicken Nuggets
$5.49
Our chicken nuggets are crispy and delicious! You'll get four nuggets made with chicken breast & whole grains and served with Motts® Applesauce.
KRAFT® Macaroni & Cheese
$4.99
Our cheesy and delicious KRAFT® Macaroni & Cheese is a great choice for lunch or dinner. We serve it with Mott's Applesauce.
Jr. Grilled Cheese Sandwich
$4.99
Grilled just right, this IHOP pick will have even picky eaters digging in! Served with Mott's Applesauce.
Entrees
Sirloin Steak Tips
$12.99
Grilled with fresh onions and mushrooms, our sirloin tips* are tender and sweet, and served with creamy mashed potatoes and buttered corn.
Bacon Crusted Chicken Breast with Potato Hash
$11.29
Crust lovers, this entrée was made for you! Made with a bacon crusted grilled chicken breast and topped with Pepper Jack cheese, grilled onions, green peppers and hollandaise. We serve it up over red potato pepper & onion hash.
Roasted Turkey & Fixings
$11.39
Slices of moist roasted turkey breast atop a bed of savory stuffing and topped with warm turkey gravy. Served with creamy mashed potatoes and broccoli.
Tilapia Florentine
$11.29
Enjoy this take on tilapia. The Tilapia Florentine at IHOP® features two delicately seasoned tilapia filets, resting on a bed of spinach tossed in creamy Alfredo sauce and served with creamy mashed potatoes. Delizioso!
Beverages
Coffee and Hot Chocolate
Tea and Lemonade
Fruit Juices
IHOP Splashers®
Splashberry: A blend of IHOP's juicy red strawberries, lemon-lime soda and premium orange juice. Tropical Island Twist: A blend of lemonade, lemon-lime soda and tropical mango syrup.
Pepsi®
Diet Pepsi®
Mountain Dew®
Mist Twist®
Desserts
Fruit Crepe
$3.29
Crowned with your choice of vanilla, chocolate or strawberry ice cream and whipped topping, you can enjoy our crepe with cool strawberry topping, warm blueberry or raspberry topping. A delicious way to end any meal!
Ice Cream Sundae-Strawberry
$3.59
Two scoops of vanilla ice cream with glazed strawberries.
Kids Jr. Sundae-Chocolate Sauce
$1.99
Kids will love our vanilla ice cream topped with their choice of strawberry topping or chocolate sauce plus whipped topping — and a cherry on top.
Kids Jr. Sundae-Strawberry
$1.99
Kids will love our vanilla ice cream topped with their choice of strawberry topping or chocolate sauce plus whipped topping — and a cherry on top.
*May contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions