WASHINGTON — This Fourth of July weekend, many Americans will be celebrating with family gatherings and summer cookouts. The USDA’s Food Safety & Inspection Service is reminding families to take extra care not to let foodborne bacteria, which grows more quickly in hot weather, ruin the fun.
One of the easiest ways to avoid foodborne illness this summer is to use a food thermometer when cooking on the grill. Harmful bacteria can't be see on burgers, chicken and steak, so using a food thermometer is the only way to know that food is safe to eat.
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