Causes: Food Processing causing bacteria to be on the food before you get it Food Growing again causing bacteria to be on the food before you get it Food Handling causing contamination from a person or a surface used to prepare the food From the Environment by contamination from dirt, dust and contaminated water Prevention: CLEAN: Hot soapy water to clean hands, surfaces and tools SEPARATE: Keep uncooked meats from having contact with raw vegetables COOK: Rule of thumb for meat is center temp greater than 160 degrees F CHILL: Promptly put in cooler or fridge within 1-2 hours of preparation WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT Treatment: Fluids and… Continue Reading Safe & Healthy 4th of July Cooking