Ready to crack out the grill for a Saturday evening barbecue? Before you get started, make sure to take some safety precautions to keep yourself and others healthy. Avoid cross-contamination by keeping raw meat, poultry, and seafood away from other foods while shopping and preparing. Keep your meats refrigerated until you’re ready to cook them. Always make sure your hands and surfaces are clean before, during, and after dealing with raw meat. Cook your meat to the proper temperature to kill harmful germs, and refrigerate leftovers to prevent bacterial growth. Now you’re ready to grill safely! Download this tip sheet to learn more.

Source: www.cdc.gov/foodsafety