As cooking grills heat up for Memorial Day and the summer outdoor meals preparation season, both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are warning against seeking good times while ending up, instead, in hospital emergency rooms.
“Don’t let your outdoor meal become a feast for bacteria,” says the USDA, advising to “pack perishable foods safely with a cold source and wash your hands thoroughly while preparing food.”
The CDC provides tips on How to Grill Safely at https://bit.ly/3BZ3A5S, which includes eight steps, from preparation to cooking and afterward, to avoid food poisoning.
The USDA’s precautions at home or while traveling include recommendations for keeping food safe under various conditions, including camping and backpacking, at https://bit.ly/3MWQxs4.