These folks are at increased risk for foodborne illness. Protect their health and the reputation of your organization. Safe food handling is the responsible thing to do. Those for whom you prepare food deserve the best, and you expect no less from those who produce and prepare food for you. You are no less important than the manufacturer, government regulator, or grocer in assuring food safety.
Safe food handling saves money.
Foodborne illness costs billions each year in health care costs and lost wages. It's hard to throw away food you know has been mishandled. By handling food safely, you will spare yourself and your family from a painful bout of illness. Bacterial, parasitic or viral illness caused by food is no fun, and it can have long-term consequences. Microscopic organisms have always been and will always be an important part of our world.