With football season in full swing, enthusiastic fans are\nshowing up at stadiums hours before kickoff to tailgate. Hanging out in the\nparking lot, grilling, and sharing food and conversation with fellow fans is a\ntradition for many, but it\u2019s important to keep safety in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Store raw meat in sealed containers so it can\u2019t come into\ncontact with other foods and transmit harmful bacteria. Cook meat to a safe\ntemperature. Don\u2019t rely on its appearance or the amount of time it has spent on\nthe grill; use a meat thermometer. Use ice or frozen gel packs to keep\nperishable foods cold. If you aren\u2019t sure whether a food is safe, throw it out.\nWash your hands before and after preparing food and clean surfaces and utensils\nfrequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Follow the stadium\u2019s rules on grills. Make sure you know\nhow to use your grill safely. Bring a fire extinguisher and first aid kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before lighting a gas grill, use a soap and water solution\nto check the hose for leaks. If you see bubbles, there is a leak. Keep the lid\nopen when lighting the grill. If the flame goes out, wait five minutes and then\nrelight it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have a charcoal grill, only use charcoal lighter\nfluid. Don\u2019t add lighter fluid if a flame is already lit. Before you go in the\nstadium to watch the game, let the coals cool completely and put them in a\nmetal container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you and some of your companions plan to drink alcoholic\nbeverages, make sure there is at least one designated driver who won\u2019t consume\nany alcohol. Offer an assortment of non-alcoholic beverages and encourage\neveryone who consumes alcohol to have non-alcoholic drinks, such as water, as\nwell. Look out for each other to make sure an intoxicated person doesn\u2019t do\nanything unsafe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Protect Yourself from the Sun and Heat<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even on a winter day, you can get a sunburn if you spend hours outdoors. Apply sunscreen and lip balm with SPF throughout the day and wear a hat and sunglasses. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, especially if you\u2019re grilling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lock up any items that you don\u2019t plan to take into the\nstadium with you, such as your grill, cooler, and charcoal. Keep an eye on\nvaluables, especially electronics, while tailgating. It would be easy for\nsomeone to walk away with a cellphone, and in a loud, raucous parking lot\nfilled with other tailgaters, you might not notice until the thief was long\ngone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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