With summer cookouts in full swing, Southern 7 Health Department is reminding residents to follow basic food safety practices to prevent illness.
Illinois sees up to 250,000 foodborne illness cases annually. Tips include frequent handwashing, proper cooking temperatures, separating raw and cooked foods, and keeping leftovers refrigerated. Even low-risk foods can cause sickness when mishandled in warm weather.
Learn more at cdc.gov/food-safety or southern7.org.
