Food Safety Tips For Successful Grilling

The Three Food Safety Tips are:

Wash Your Hands

Inadequate handwashing is a contributing factor to many illnesses, including foodborne illness. It is important to follow proper handwashing steps before, during, and after preparing food to prevent bacteria from transferring from your hands to your meal.

Recent USDA consumer research (January 2020-2021) showed that 56% of participants didn’t attempt to wash their hands during meal preparation. In addition, roughly 95% of participants failed to wash their hands properly.

There are five steps for proper handwashing: wet hands, lather with soap, scrub for 20 seconds, rinse, and dry.

Use a Food Thermometer

Always use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature of your food to determine if it is safe to eat. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the meat, through the side, for the most accurate temperature reading. Use a food thermometer to ensure the following foods have reached their safe internal temperature:

Beef, pork, lamb and veal steaks, chops and roasts: 145 F with a 3-minute rest
Fish: 145 F
Egg dishes: 160 F
Ground meats (beef, pork, lamb and veal): 160 F
All poultry (whole or ground): 165 F

Avoid Cross-Contamination

While preparing your meal this Memorial Day, be sure to keep your raw meat separate from your fruits and vegetables. Raw meat and poultry can carry bacteria that causes foodborne illness. To reduce the risk of cross-contamination, USDA recommends using separate cutting boards: one for raw meat and poultry, and another for fruits and vegetables.

We sure hope these food safety tips help you have a very enjoyable celebration with family and friends this summer.

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