Summer and Vacations
General Information
Barbecue and Food Safety (USDA)
Use these simple guidelines for grilling food safely.
Handling Food Safely on the Road (USDA)
Pack safely for the camping trip, boat ride, day at the beach, or trip in the RV.
Food Safety While Hiking, Camping & Boating (USDA)
If food is not handled correctly, foodborne illness can be an unwelcome souvenir from your trip.
Podcasts
Food Safety and Boating (USDA)
Two friends plan a boating/fishing trip and talk about food safety.
Listen to the podcast or read the script (7:37 minutes)
Foodborne Illness Rises in Warmer Months (USDA)
Foodborne illnesses increase in warmer weather; how to avoid becoming ill.
Listen to the podcast or read the script (6:40 minutes)
Food Safety When Cooking Out (USDA)
Tips for safe food handling at cookouts in warm weather.
Listen to the podcast or read the script (6:42 minutes)
Barbecue and Grilling (USDA)
Tips for handling, preparing, and cooking meat and poultry when barbecuing and grilling.
Listen to the podcast or read the script (4:45 minutes)