About.com Health: Have a Fret-Free 4th!

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor Enjoy the food, fireworks and fun this 4th of July holiday--just be sure to steer clear of any party fouls that might leave you with post-fête food-related illness, burns, or other freaky mishaps. Top 10 BBQ and Grilling Safety Tips If you're cooking out on Thursday, be sure you know what to do in case of grease flare-ups, gas grill obstructions, and more. Get Your Grill On, Safely How To Cook On The Grill Choosing and Using a Fire Extinguisher Search Related Topics:  safe grilling  how  Keep Picnic and BBQ Foods Bacteria-Free Nothing beats outdoor dining on the 4th, but to avoid the bacteria that can thrive on too-warm food or undercooked meats, follow these tips to Prevent Foodborne Illness at Picnics and BBQs. How To Properly Wash Fruits and Veggies Food Poisoning Signs and Symptoms Search Related Topics:  food safety  picnics  barbecues E.Coli = Eeeeyikes! In case you want the nitty gritty on some of those evil bacteria that can enter your food (and your system), here are some primers, starting with E. Coli Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention. How To Avoid Salmonella Listeria: Scourge of Processed Meats, Dairy and Smoked Seafood Search Related Topics:  diarrhea  stomach flu  food borne illnesses Faulty-Free Fireworks If you'll be setting off your own fireworks on the 4th, do not let the kids near them, and other smart practices for D.I.Y. Fireworks Safety. Avoid Digestive Fireworks How To Treat a Burn Search Related Topics:  summer safety  holiday first aid  fires Related Searches Health Food Health and Safety Health Symptoms Health Cooking About Health Featured Articles How To Use a Meat Thermometer (Video) How Eggs in the U.S. Are Checked For Salmonella Preventive Safety Tips for Grilling (Video) Sex After Joint Replacement Surgery The Latest on Fish Oil and Heart Disease What Is Pasteurization?   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement