Environmental health officials are reminding the public of the importance of maintaining hygiene standards when barbecuing.
Phil Faragher, Environmental Health Officer with the Department of Food and Agriculture (DEFA), said: ‘The public is at greatest risk of food poisoning during summer, when more people have barbecues. The informality of a barbecue and the fact people are cooking for large numbers can lead to a relaxation of hygiene standards and serious ill health can result.’
DEFA advises:
Wash hands thoroughly before preparing food, after touching raw meat and before eating.
Phil said: ‘Campylobacter, salmonella and E.coli are the main food poisoning bugs and these cause severe stomach cramps, sickness and diarrhoea. We have an increased number of these bugs most summers. A little extra hygiene care goes a long way to making sure that barbecues are safe, fun and enjoyable for all.’
DEFA offers free food safety advice to those barbecuing for a large or public event. Ring 01624 685894 or email EHEnquiries@gov.im
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