summer food poisoning

According to experts at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, when temperatures soar, bacteria flourishes. However, you can protect your food and your health, and still enjoy a nice summer meal in the great outdoors by enlisting these eight food safety tips to help prevent food borne illnesses.

Even though summer is ripe with fresh fruit and veggies — summer potlucks, holiday barbecues, and camping trips can make it a challenge to eat healthy. Here are some tips on how to have a healthier barbecue season.