Have a safe barbeque this summer (From Bridgwater Mercury)

Have a safe barbeque this summer

2:30pm Saturday 4th July 2009

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SOMERSET County Council is offering tips to ensure people’s summer barbeques are not followed by a swift visit to the loo.

The council says people can avoid food poisoning and dangerous bugs like Ecoli and salmonella by taking simple precautions such as: ensuring charcoal is glowing red before cooking; completely thawing frozen food; washing hands and equipment after handling raw meat; and using separate utensils for raw and cooked meat.

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