How to avoid food-borne illness – a nutritionist explains

  • Written by: Ruth S. MacDonald, Associate Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Iowa State University
How to avoid food-borne illness – a nutritionist explainsAfter the meal, putting food away quickly is key to keeping it free from pathogens.Getty Images / Thomas Barwick

Summer means cookouts, picnics and backyard barbecues. But a generous spread of food eaten outside raises some serious health questions. Nobody wants food poisoning – or to make their guests sick. But how do you know when...

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