With the barbecue season kicking in, it is time to enjoy the outdoor grilling events with your family and friends. Summer comes with the flip side of being the season with the highest number of cases of people with food-borne diseases. The Center for Disease Control estimates that the number of food-borne diseases increases by about 150% every summer. To make this season a success, here are some tips you can use to make the experience as safe as possible.
Carefully Pack Your Foods
Carefully pack your foods so that they are not prone to attracting germs and bacteria. Careful packing also ensures that the food retains its flavor. You could try wrapping your food using an insulated cooler with ice packs, or if you decide to use a picnic basket, keep a plastic bag inside to act as a liner to help in maintaining the food at a cool temperature. You should also have a refrigerator thermometer to keep track of the food temperature.
Make it Hot
Make sure that all the meat for the occasion is properly cooked. The grill also needs to be hot before you start cooking. If you use an electric grill, you should check that the grill is heated at least 15 minutes before you start. The grills need to be clean before use. This is to avoid cross contamination. This is usually the most common threat to food safety. You can make use of clean running water to clean them or use a cleaner that is waterless to kill the bacteria and germs.
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