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 Barbecue Food Safety Food poisoning cases double over the summer, so remember these simple steps to help keep food safe.
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Food poisoning is usually mild, and most people get better within a week. But sometimes it can be more severe, even deadly, so it’s important to take the risks seriously. Children, older people and those with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to food poisoning. "The safest option is to cook food indoors using your oven," says a spokesperson from the Food Standards Agency (FSA). "You can then put the cooked food outside on the barbecue for flavour." This can be an easier option if you're cooking for a lot of people at the same time. If cooking only on the barbecue, the two main risk factors are: - undercooked meat
- spreading germs from raw meat onto food that’s ready to eat
This is because raw or undercooked meat can contain germs that cause food poisoning, such as salmonella, E.coli and campylobacter. However, these germs can be killed by cooking meat until it is piping hot throughout. The full article can be found on the NHS web site by clicking HERE including videos and more tips for safer BBQ cooking. About NHS West Kent NHS West Kent has an ambition to ensure all West Kent people enjoy the best possible health as part of our role as leader of the local NHS. Planning and commissioning healthcare to meet the needs of the population in West Kent, we aspire to the highest standards of excellence, using the resources allocated to provide the best value for taxpayers’ money. We are committed to working for the people we serve and linking with partner organisations to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in West Kent. Find us on facebook and follow us on twitter www.twitter.com/nhswestkent Website: www.westkentpct.nhs.uk
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