Summer Food Safety Tips

One of the best parts about going to a summer picnic, cookout or tailgate party is the food. Who doesn’t love a hot-off-the-grill burger with classic sides such as potato salad and coleslaw? Without proper handling, though, they can also lead to a nasty case of food poisoning. “Hot, humid weather helps bacteria flourish,” says Alison Spurgeon, Registered Dietitian with Shawnee Mission Medical Center (SMMC). “Also, many summer activities don’t allow easy access to a kitchen or proper refrigeration and hand washing facilities are often limited.”

Five Tips to Stay Safe in Summer

Spurgeon recommends the following food safety tips:

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