May 25, 2011
Cross contamination during BBQ food prep is one of the easiest ways to spread food borne illness. With just a few simple precautions from the USDA, and a little extra effort washing dishes, you can have the healthiest BBQ on the block. Bacteria not invited.
4 Tips for Safe BBQ Food Prep
- Keep everything clean: hands, counters, utensils, etc.
- Be sure there are plenty of clean utensils and platters, to prevent possible cross contamination.
- To prevent food borne illness, don't use the same platter and utensils for raw and cooked meat and poultry. Harmful bacteria in raw meat and poultry and their juices can contaminate safely cooked food.
- If you're eating away from home, find out if there's a source of clean water. If not, bring water for preparation and cleaning. Or pack clean cloths, and moist towelettes for cleaning surfaces and hands.
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