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Don't trust how meat looks to tell if it's fully cooked** â The color and appearance of grilled food can be deceiving. Use a food thermometer to check that meat has reached the safe internal temperature, or cut into the thickest part to make sure there's no pink inside.
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Keep raw and cooked foods separate to prevent food poisoning** â Use different utensils, plates, and cutting boards for raw meat than you do for cooked food. Wash your hands after handling raw meat, and never put cooked meat back on a plate that held raw meat.
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Cook food all the way through at the right temperature** â Follow food safety guidelines for how long and hot to cook different types of meat. Undercooked food is the main cause of foodborne illness at barbecues, so when in doubt, cook it longer and use a thermometer to be sure.
Always speak to your doctor before making any changes to your health or treatment.
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Simple advice from the FSA will help you avoid the grilling gaffes and common mistakes which could make it a memorable summer for all the wrong reasons.
📋 Remember: This is general health information. Always speak to your GP or specialist about your own health situation.
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