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Summer food safety

Keep food protected from flies and other insects

Hot summer weather, flies and insects can increase the risk of food poisoning. With a few simple precautions you can look after the health of yourself and your family.

Here are some tips to help keep your food safe this summer:

• Transport food in an Esky or other type of cold pack
• Keep all foods in covered containers or cover with plastic wrap
• Don't leave food sitting in the sun – keep it cool in the fridge until you're ready to eat
• Don't let cooked foods sit around at room temperature - put them straight back into the fridge or Esky when you've finished eating
• Wash your hands well before handling food
• Don't reuse plates, boards or trays that have had raw meat on them

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• Alcohol - How much are you drinking?
• Healthy Barbecue Menu from Guest Chef, Peter Howard
• Save Your Family From Food Poisoning This Summer

Related links :

• Interactive Barbecue Create-A-Meal
• Learn More About Alcohol
• CalorieKing.com.au's Barbecue Recipes

Last updated: January 25th, 2009