Information Update: Barbecue Food Safety Tips

(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 05/16/13 -- Barbecue season has begun and Health Canada would like to remind Canadians of steps they can take to avoid foodborne illness caused by bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter.

Eating undercooked meat and other foods that have come into contact with raw meat can cause foodborne illness. Symptoms can include severe stomach cramps, vomiting, fever and diarrhea.

You can help lower your risk of foodborne illness by handling and cooking raw meat carefully.

Storing:

Cleaning:

When you grill:

Always follow these safe internal temperatures to make sure that the food that you are cooking is safe to eat:

It is estimated that approximately 1 in 8 Canadians will get sick from food poisoning (foodborne illness) in Canada. Many of these cases could be prevented by following proper food handling and preparation techniques.

For more information on food safety while barbecuing, please visit:

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For information on the number of reported cases food poisoning (foodborne illness) in Canada, please visit:

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Datum: 16.05.2013 - 14:00 Uhr
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