About.com Health: How to Have a Safe BBQ

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Health From Heather Watkins, your About Health Editor Memorial Day weekend is coming up, so I'm sure many of you are planning outdoor barbecues and other fun events. When putting your guest list together, make sure that food poisoning doesn't get an invite. Keep Bacteria Off the Menu Bacteria grows best between 40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit. That means you need to keep cold foods cold, and hot foods hot -- among other precautions. See More About:  food safety  cooking healthy foods  Signs of Food Poisoning Here are some clues that, despite your best efforts, a nasty bug has managed to wreak havoc on your guests. See More About:  food safety  food poisoning  foodborne illnesses Treating a Stomach Bug When we feel sick to our stomachs, many of us refer to it as the "stomach flu." Well, it's not actually related to the flu at all -- but that doesn't make it any less unpleasant! Here's how to feel better if it happens to you. See More About:  vomiting  diarrhea  flu symptoms Should You See a Doctor? Gastrointestinal symptoms are common, but when do you know that things have crossed the line from "treat it at home" to "call the doctor"? See More About:  childhood illnesses  stomach flu  flu symptoms Health Ads Food Health Recipe Means Health Health and Nutrition Health Food Best Health Food Featured Articles What is Moderate Acne? The Hazards of Drawstrings How to Plan Healthy Meals Gluten-Free Kids and Bullying Is It a Brown Recluse Bite? Athletes and Eating Disorders   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Follow us on: Twitter Facebook Advertisement