05/23/2024

Before Summer Kicks Off, Know These Food Safety Tips

The bacteria that cause foodborne illness love the heat

With Memorial Day weekend fast approaching, the start of the summer is in sight. As the weather gets hotter and people start eating and grilling outside again, it’s important to make sure that your food remains safe to eat.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service released on Tuesday four important tips to keep people safe from foodborne illness.

"The bacteria that cause foodborne illness love the summertime as much as we do because they thrive and multiply quickly in warmer temperatures. This causes illnesses to spike during the summer," said Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Emilio Esteban in a press release. "As we all spend more time outside, it is important to remember these food safety steps to keep your friends and family safe."

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