County of Durham issued the following announcement on May 23.
If you are planning on busting out your summer grilling gear over the long #MemorialDay weekend, please take the time to make sure you are grilling safely!
Here are some need to know information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
When handling raw meat, chicken, and seafood
• Separate it from other food
• Refrigerate it before grilling
• Wash your hands before and after handling it
• Make sure its juices do not touch other food, utensils, and surfaces
• Use a food thermometer to ensure it is cooked to a safe temperature
• Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours of cooking
Read the flyer below or visit the CDC’s website for more information at: https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/communication/bbq-iq.html
Original source can be found here.
Source: County of Durham
