Nutrition: Food Safety and You Download PDF, 1.41MB, PDF Food safety is important for you because a weaker immune system makes you more prone/vulnerable to foodborne illnesses (e.g. Salmonella, Campylobactor, Escherichia coli viruses, etc.) you have a higher risk of serious consequences that are caused by foodborne illnesses you may have extended/longer recovery periods due to foodborne illnesses Read on to find out how you can implement food safety practices when you arepreparing food at home storing food in the refrigerator eating outside [Please download the PDF file if you are unable to view the image below.]