Health Canada is reminding residents to be careful with how they handle and prepare food when they are cooking outside or using their barbeque.
The organization indicates warm temperatures and more difficult access to refrigeration or washing facilities, creates perfect conditions for bacteria on food. Every year, roughly one in eight Canadians get sick with food poisoning.
Spokesperson Andre Jean suggests buying a digital thermometer to ensure your food, especially meats, are cooked properly. It’s also a good idea to keep raw meats, such as ground beef, pork, poultry and seafood separate from cooked or ready-to-eat foods to avoid cross-contamination.
Jean says it’s also important to remember to wash your hands often when preparing food.
