Tips on food safety were shared by Hastings Prince Edward Public Health ahead of World Food Safety Day on Friday.
In his report to the Board of Health, Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Ethan Toumishey, gave some food tips that are specifically summer-themed.
When it comes to taking hot or cold food for school or a gathering, residents are reminded to keep hot foods hot (60°C or higher) and cold foods cold (4°C or lower).
If making ice cream or dessert this summer, residents are asked to consider using pasteurized eggs in recipes that don’t involve cooking the eggs.
There were also a few BBQ tips to avoid getting sick:
- Marinate and store raw meat at 4°C or lower.
- Wash hands after handling raw meat.
- Avoid cross-contamination of ready-to-eat foods with raw meat.
- Use a clean plate when taking food off the grill.
- Use a digital food thermometer to ensure you have cooked meat thoroughly.
