Immune systems
A strong immune system functions well to clear infection and other foreign agents from the body.
A weakend immune system develops when you have health problems or take medicines that weaken your body’s ability to fight germs and sickness.
Food Safety is essential in sickness and in health in order to prevent foodborne illness.
CAUSES OF WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEMS
diabetes
liver or kidney disease
HIV or AIDS
autoimmune diseases
organ transplants
chemotherapy or radiation therapy
REDUCE FOODBORNE ILLNESS
Clean: Wash hands, utensils and surfaces often. Germs can spread and survive in many places.
Separate: Raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs can spread illness-causing bacteria to ready-to-eat foods, so keep them separate.
Cook: Food is safely cooked only when the internal temperature is between 145°F (63°C) and 165°F (74°C), which kills the germs that can make you sick.
Chill: Refrigerate promptly. Bacteria that cause food poisoning multiply quickest between 40°F (4°C) and 140°F (60°C).