Barbecue Events

Cross-contamination during preparation, grilling, and serving food is a prime cause of food-borne illness.
  • nUse different cutting boards/utensils for meats, dairy and produce.  Don't use the same spatula for raw and cooked meats
  • nUse hamburgers and hotdogs from approved source. Avoid preparing and cooking poultry at events.
  • nCheck temperature of meat before taking off grill.
  • nUtilize coolers and warmers to keep foods at the appropriate temperatures (potato salad etc.)
  • nWash utensils and hands after handling raw items

http://www.tonysmarket.com/pdf/bbqsafety.pdf