Memorial Day marks the start of the summer grilling season, when millions of us venture out to eat food that was prepared outdoors, beneath a sweltering sun, far from running water or proper refrigeration.
Safe holiday grilling tips
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It's no surprise, then, that most cases of food poisoning occur during the summer months. The bacteria that cause foodborne illness thrive in warm, humid environments. Which just happens to be what our environment is like in the summertime. It's a pretty good description of the environment inside our digestive tracts, too.
Fortunately, we're a lot bigger than those pesky bacteria — and smarter, too. Take a look at these Food Safety Tips for Outdoor Grilling. And here are some more summertime food safety tips: Join Me on Facebook | Follow Me on Twitter
Safe holiday grilling tips
Photo © Christopher Aloi
It's no surprise, then, that most cases of food poisoning occur during the summer months. The bacteria that cause foodborne illness thrive in warm, humid environments. Which just happens to be what our environment is like in the summertime. It's a pretty good description of the environment inside our digestive tracts, too.
Fortunately, we're a lot bigger than those pesky bacteria — and smarter, too. Take a look at these Food Safety Tips for Outdoor Grilling. And here are some more summertime food safety tips: Join Me on Facebook | Follow Me on Twitter
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