Tailgating For Those Who Stay – and Those Who Eat and Run

As we continue our tailgating safety series, it is important for the safety article to start narrowing its focus on one of the most popular and major aspects of tailgating – grilling. Grilled food is a beloved favorite with regards to tailgating. Some of your guests will want to eat continuously while others will eat and run. Therefore, it is great to have options for both. Different types of grilled meats, as well as vegetables on hand, support these options. So as we stated last week, pre-planning is critical. Safety awareness must be a part of this pre-planning. Grilled food is a beloved favorite with regards to tailgating. (Adobe Stock) Let’s review some grilling safety measures to incorporate in this process before, during and afterwards: Grilling accessories are a requirement such as tongs, a spatula and a meat thermometer.  Always wash utensils, cutting boards, and other surfaces every time raw meat comes in contact with them. Wash your hands before and after touching raw meat and dry them with paper towels versus a dishtowel which will hold germs. Whether you’re the cook or a guest, make sure you wash your hands multiple times during the day. If there is a...