Avoid Foodborne Illnesses This July 4th with These Food Safety Tips
Foodborne illnesses surge in the summer months and at a time when beef purchases are at their highest, it's good to remember these safety tips.
In South Cobb, we love our barbecue. So it's a given that plenty of people will grill out this weekend to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. However, as the Fourth of July approaches, cases of foodborne illnesses are surging in the summer season because bacteria multiply faster when it's warm. To avoid foodborne illness at your summer cookout, just remember these four simple steps: clean, separate, cook and chill. It’s as simple as that. At least 1 in 6 Americans, or an estimated 48 million total, will get sick from foodborne illnesses this year, resulting in roughly 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths, according to the Center for Disease Control. Americans spend $400 million on beef alone during the week of the Fourth of July, …
