The warm weather is made for firing up the barbeque and Health Canada is reminding you to keep certain things in mind when you’re grilling to make sure nobody gets sick.
If you’re using a cooler to store your meat be sure the temperature is 4 degrees Celsius or below.
You should also pack the cooler with ice, keep it out of direct sunlight and don’t open it too often.
Digital food thermometers should be used to check the temperature of the meat and they should be inserted through the thickest part of the meat.
Before and after you handle all raw foods wash your hands, cutting boards, countertops, knives and other utensils with soap and warm water.
For a complete list of BBQ tips and safe temperatures visit healthycanadians.gc.ca
