Print Page

Cooking Barbecue Food - Safety Tips

Published: 2010-06-27 - Updated: 2014-02-03
Author: Health Canada
Peer-Reviewed: N/A
Related Papers: Latest Items - Full List

On This Page: Summary - Main Article

Synopsis: Barbecue cooking safety tips to avoid foodborne illness caused by bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella. Barbecue season has begun and Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency would like to remind Canadians of steps they can take to avoid foodborne illness caused by bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella.

Main Digest

Barbecue season has begun and Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency would like to remind Canadians of steps they can take to avoid foodborne illness caused by bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella.

advertisement

Eating undercooked meat and other foods that have come into contact with raw meat can result in food borne illnesses. Symptoms can include severe stomach cramps, vomiting, fever and diarrhea.

Foodborne illness can be avoided by handling and cooking raw meat carefully.

Storing:

Clean:

When you grill:

Always follow these safe internal temperatures to make sure that the food that you are cooking is safe to eat:

FoodTemperature
Beef, veal and lamb (pieces and whole cuts)

Medium-rare
Medium
Well done

63 degree C (145 degree F)
71 degree C (160 degree F)
77 degree C (170 degree F)
Pork (pieces and whole cuts)71 degree C (160 degree F)
Poultry (e.g. chicken, turkey, duck)

Pieces
Whole

74 degree C (165 degree F)
85 degree C (185 degree F)
Ground meat and meat mixtures
(e.g. burgers, sausages, meatballs, meatloaf, casseroles)

Beef, veal, lamb and pork
Poultry


71 degree C (160 degree F)
74 degree C (165 degree F)
Egg dishes74 degree C (165 degree F)
Others
(e.g. hot dogs, stuffing, leftovers)

74 degree C (165 degree F)

It is estimated that there are approximately 11 million cases of food-related illnesses in Canada every year. Many of these illnesses could be prevented by following proper food handling and preparation techniques.

Share This Information To:
𝕏.com Facebook Reddit

Discover Related Topics:

advertisement

Information, Citing and Disclaimer

Disabled World is an independent disability community founded in 2004 to provide disability news and information to people with disabilities, seniors, their family and/or carers. See our homepage for informative reviews, exclusive stories and how-tos. You can connect with us on social media such as X.com and our Facebook page.


Permalink: <a href="https://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/cooking/barbecue-food-safety.php">Cooking Barbecue Food - Safety Tips</a>


Cite This Page (APA): Health Canada. (2010, June 27). Cooking Barbecue Food - Safety Tips. Disabled World. Retrieved September 26, 2023 from www.disabled-world.com/fitness/cooking/barbecue-food-safety.php

Disabled World provides general information only. The materials presented are never meant to substitute for qualified professional medical care, nor should they be construed as such. Funding is derived from advertisements or referral programs. Any 3rd party offering or advertising does not constitute an endorsement.