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Picnic and Grilling Safety Tips to Ensure Your Outdoor Event is Fun and Safe

来源:Loving Sister   更新:2014-08-04 21:51:14   作者:Loving Sister
 
Whether it's a picnic with friends, or a family barbeque at the park, don't invite food poisoning to the party.
 
Each year, thousands of Ontarians suffer from food poisoning due to improper food handling. The risk increases in the summer months due to the warm and humid weather, which allows bacteria to multiply faster, and because more people are eating outside without the conveniences of refrigeration and running water.
 
The next time you're out for a picnic, firing up the grill, or preparing any meal, practice these safe food handling tips:
 
Clean -- make sure hands, utensils, preparation surfaces and all produce are washed before eating and/or cooking
Separate -- keep raw meat, poultry and fish away from ready-to-eat foods during storage and preparation
Cook --  cook food thoroughly -- especially meat -- paying close attention to cooking times and temperatures, as they can vary
Chill -- refrigerate or freeze perishables, prepared food and leftovers within two hours. When transporting food, surround it with icepacks in a cooler.
 
Additional precautions you can take while preparing food at home:
 
Never defrost food on the kitchen counter. The outer layers of food will defrost before the inside thaws. Bacteria can grow under these conditions. Thaw meat safely either in the refrigerator or under cold running water before cooking.
 
Marinate meat in the refrigerator, not out on the counter. If using marinade to baste cooked meat or as dipping sauce, set aside marinade before combining it with raw meat.
 
Reduce bacterial growth by keeping chilled foods cool (4 degrees Celsius and below). 
 
QUICK FACTS
 
Food poisoning can vary from minor to severe, with symptoms appearing from hours to weeks after eating contaminated food.
 
Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps and in serious cases, can lead to hospitalization.
 
Infected people may not exhibit any symptoms but may still be able to pass on the illness to others, so make sure to wash your hands well before and after preparing meals.
 
Contact your doctor if you have any signs or symptoms of food poisoning.
 
Young children, the elderly, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems are most at risk of suffering from serious and/or long-term health complications, and even death, from food poisoning.
 
(Source: Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care)
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