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The Health Unit is talking summer food safety, in particular when it comes to grilling food on the barbecue.
Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna Li says it boils down to making sure your food safety is on point.
Not storing and preparing your food properly could lead to food poisoning of illness due to bacteria.
That has the health unit working had to promote food safety.
Public Health Inspector Sarah Burris says it’s nothing we don’t already know. We have to keep certain food separate from others, make sure you clean as you go, Cook the food, the properly chill it afterwards.
When it comes to cooking, Burris has some tips.
Now, steaks can be cooked to your preferred doneness provided they have not been mechanically tenderized and the outside surface has been cooked.
Store potentially hazardous foods such as meat, eggs and dairy products in the refrigerator at 4°C or lower until ready to use. You should also use lots of ice packs and/or bags of ice in coolers for picnics, BBQs or camping.
Find out more at the health unit’s website here.
You can listen to the complete Interview below.