{"id":16809,"date":"2019-08-28T03:30:43","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T08:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foodhandlerscards.com\/blog\/?p=16809"},"modified":"2019-08-28T03:30:43","modified_gmt":"2019-08-28T08:30:43","slug":"grilling-food-safety-fire-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/foodhandleru.com\/blog\/food-safety-news\/grilling-food-safety-fire-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Grilling Food and Fire Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you going to celebrate the weekend by throwing a grilling party? Make sure you have a plan that includes food safety and fire safety.<\/p>\n

Practicing proper food and fire safety principles and procedures are the keys to having a safe weekend full of fun, food, and family time!<\/p>\n

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The Bacteria Danger Zone<\/h3>\n

Food illnesses increase during the summer \u2013 not only because bacteria multiply faster in warmer temperatures \u2013 but preparing food outdoors makes safe food handling more challenging.<\/p>\n

One of the critical factors in food safety is controlling temperature. Bacteria grows very slowly below 40\u00b0F, multiply rapidly between 40\u00b0F and 140\u00b0F, and are destroyed above 140\u00b0F.<\/p>\n

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Food Safety Steps: Clean – Separate – Cook – Chill<\/h3>\n

Food poisoning peaks in the summer months when warmer temperatures cause foodborne bacteria to flourish. Follow these steps for a safe and enjoyable grilling season:<\/em><\/p>\n

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