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Article: Tips to keep summer treats safe in the heat. (Food).(Brief Article)
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- Jet
- Article date:
- July 28, 2003
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Nothing celebrates summer better than a backyard barbeque with finger-licking fixings: charbroiled chicken and ribs, hamburgers and hot links, homemade potato salad, creamy coleslaw and deviled eggs. But these tasty treats can quickly become breeding grounds for dangerous bacteria when left outdoors in heat and humidity.
Each year, millions of people get sick and thousands die from food poisoning. Summertime brings an increased risk of food-borne illnesses since outdoor picnics and parties often lack washing facilities and thermostat-controlled cooking and refrigeration devices to keep food safe. Fortunately, most cases of outdoor food poisoning are easily ...