Summer Food Safety Tips Text Box: Although Barbecuing with family and friends is a fun summer event, it is important to remember a few food handling guidelines. When Handling Food it is always better to be safe than sorry!   Here are a few tips to help keep you and your family safe during this grilling season:   · Always wash your hands with warm, soapy water before and              after handling food.                   · Use a meat thermometer to ensure that food reaches a safe internal                       temperature. Beef should be cooked to at least 160° F and                                                 chicken to 170° F. Fish is done when the meat is opaque and flakes easily · Pre-heat the coals on the grill for 20-30 minutes                                                                                 

Text Box: · Keep marinated foods refrigerated and boil the used marinade sauce before applying to cooked food. Also avoid putting cooked food on any plate that has held raw food on it.

Text Box: Also remember to stock up on non-perishable food, including     water, in case of loss of electricity due to severe weather.

Text Box: · Pack plenty of ice or freezer packs to maintain a constant cold temperature .