IDPH warns on July 4

With July 4 to come this Friday and the celebrations of the weekend of the independence day at the corner of the street, the Ministry of Public Health of Illinois (IDPH) urges residents to prioritize food security.

IDPH exhorts July 4

Make sure you enjoy food, family, fireworks and pleasure while remaining safe during the holidays.

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The director of IDPH, Dr. Sameer Vohra, said that planning before heading to your weekend celebration of July 4 is the key to having a safe experience.

Independence day is one of my favorite vacation. But without appropriate precautions, pleasure can quickly turn into an emergency in health. -Dr. Sameer Vohra, director IDPH

Heat exhaustion, fireworks injuries, insect bites and food evil is common during the independence weekend.

Keep it cold, clean and cooked on the right

One of the biggest challenges in summer is to keep your perishable cold foods while being under the hot sun, making barbecue or picnic.

IDPH recommends having two coolers: one for drinks and another isolated cooler for raw meats and dairy products. All food should be kept at 40 degrees or below Fahrenheit.

Move the raw meats away from ready to eat food to avoid cross -contamination, and always thaw and marinate meats in the refrigerator, not on the counter.

Never reuse the marinades who hit raw meat and make sure you carefully clean the hands, surfaces and grill tools before and after use.

Grilled temperatures that protect your guests

The use of a food thermometer is critical during grills to ensure food safety. According to the IDPH, these are safe cooking temperatures:

• 145 ° F – Whole cuts of beef, veal, lamb and pork, including fresh ham (let the meat rest 3 minutes before sculpture or consumption)
• 145 ° F – Fish with fins
• 160 ° F – Orangled meats, such as beef and pork
• 165 ° F – All poultry, including chopped chicken and turkey, leftovers and pans

After cooking, the leftovers must be given in a refrigerator or a cooler in shallow containers in two hours, or an hour if it is warmer than 90 degrees.

Recognize the symptoms of food poisoning

The common symptoms of food diseases include diarrhea, nausea, cramps, vomiting and fever. If symptoms persist beyond two days or aggravate, consult immediately medical care.

Other security advice can be found on the CDC food security website here.