Summer Food Safety Tips come from the Iroquois County Public Health Department.  Food is an important part of many summer backyard activities. Don’t let food-related illness ruin your fun.

Food safety boils down to five basic rules:

1. Keep hot food hot and cold food cold.
2. Keep everything in the cooking area clean.
3. Wash hands frequently.
4. Keep grills and utensils clean.
5. Properly handle leftovers.

Refrigerate cooked foods that are not served immediately. If food is left unrefrigerated longer than two hours, the chance of bacterial growth increases. Check your refrigerator to make sure it is at 41° F or less.  More food health info is available at the Watseka office at 815-432-2483.

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