From a young age, you are told to look both ways before you cross the street and heed the warning of stranger danger on the internet. But with food, it is crucial to think that there is always something potentially out there that is of concern.
“It’s not to freak people out,” says Darin Detwiler, a professor of food policy at Northeastern University. “We have to realize there are potential dangers out there, and we don’t want to cast a shadow on our get-togethers and barbecues.”
The good news is there are easy things to do to lessen the chance of getting food poisoning as families and friends celebrate the Memorial Day holiday this weekend.
Detwiler spoke to Northeastern Global News about common barbecue food pitfalls that get people in trouble and how to avoid them. His comments have been edited for brevity and clarity.
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