When I think of summer I think of many memories. I think of vacations and trips to the lake or pool and the occasional BBQ. I can never and will never be able to grill a hamburger (or anything for that matter) as well my dad can. I think my mouth is watering just thinking about the juicy seasoned perfection of his grilled hamburgers.
I know firing up the grill is a favorite pastime for many people once the whether warms up. So, how do you keep your grill clean and safe to eat off of over and over again? Do you know with 100% certainty that the food you are serving off your grill is safe for your family and friends to eat? If not, you’re in luck! Once a month, Lysol health experts hold a live chat where you can ask questions about a particular topic. This month’s “Lysol’s Ask an Expert” chat topic is: Fighting Germs while Cooking and BBQing! The chat will be held on Thursday, July 21st at 2:00 pm EST. You can watch the chat directly right here:
And if you can’t make the chat, you can still visit their Facebook page and ask your question (and you’ll get a chance at a $50 AMEX gift card!) then come back later to hear Lysol’s head microbiologist, Joe Rubino answer your questions.
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My question for Lysol: What is the best way to avoid cross contamination when grilling?
My question was: What’s the best way to clean your grill?
Facebook question: How long do germs stay alive?
What is the best way to use Lysol products on a BBQ? Is it better with wipes or spray?
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The question I asked was how long should you let your food sit out after barbecuing? FB name Jan Peoples
My question was “How rare is too rare?”
I asked: How long can meat stay in the freezer before I put it on the grill?
How much bacteria can you find in a wooden cooking utensil, and is it difficult to properly sanitize them?
I asked – How long should you thaw out meat from the freezer, how long is too long?
Found at – http://lysol.com/lysol-community/conversation/how-long-to-thaw-2538
What is the best way to clean the grill thoroughly?
I asked if there was still cross contamination on the grill if you use Tin Foil?
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Is turning up your grill on high flame for a few minutes enough to burn off germs and bacteria from the grates?
I asked “would you recommend partially cooking chicken before grilling it?” on the Lysol Facebook page. Katharina Ess angelsandmusic[at]gmail[dot]com
My question was: What foods hold up best when left out during all-day cookouts, and what is the best way to make sure all foods stay fresh and safe when eating outdoors?
I left it under this post on Lysol’s FB page: http://www.facebook.com/Lysol/posts/233253610039342
Could use at this time and hope to win
Like Lysol on FB (asked What is the difference between “brown” Lysol & “regular” Lysol?), FB name is Contest KAO. Thanks!
Question to Lysol:
Is Lysol safe for animals? My cat is always curious and if she could lick the ceiling; she would!
what is the safest non toxic way to clean items insdide that you cannot dip in water to washh- like toasters, etc
My question is we love to cook veggies on our grill but I’m worried about bacteria from the meat. Because they cook for a shorter time is is safe to put them on after we have started cooking our meat or should we wait until the meat is done cooking.
Can I cook chicken and burgers on the grill without cross contamination being as issue?
My question was: If I am grilling for a crowd, should I use seperate grills for chicken and beef? Thanks!
My question was: What’s the best way to keep my skin clean and avoid cross contamination when grilling and handling cooked/uncooked food, without damaging my skin?
welindsey at gmail dot com
how long will tuna keep
My question was what is the safest product to use when you are cleaning the grill.
This may seem a little odd but I saw a cooking show and they said you should never take food stright from cooking and then to the refrigerator because it causes it to get bacteria and go bad more quickly. Is this true? Why is that the case and how long should you wait to refrigerate?
I asked my question as Hendy Martin on FB
http://www.facebook.com/Lysol#!/Lysol/posts/233253610039342
“What temperature does steak need to be before it’s safe to eat?
hendymartin1 at yahoo dot com
I asked the question on lysol fb what is the best way to disinfect cutting boards? (julie hawkins)
my question on lysol’s fb page as robyn paris
my little me sent me and i’d like to know what is the best way to keep a shower curtain free of germs.
I asked: What is the best way to prevent cross-contamination of utensils?
Reminding myself that I entered.
Thanks for the contest.
Thanks for the giveaway…
Q: We use metal tongs to place uncooked marinated meats & vegetables on the hot grill & turn them over while cooking…should we wash the tongs after initial contact with the uncooked food, or will the heat from the grill & cooking food kill potentially dangerous bacteria ?
Bryan Eason…posted question here: http://www.facebook.com/Lysol/posts/233253610039342
senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com
How long is it safe to keep a
turkey, or other meat or poultry product, in the freezer?
How can I keep the kids safe at the park?
My question was how long is it safe to keep meats in the freezer before I use them?
Question link: http://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=2009656478577&id=1158671006
Are wood cutting boards safe for all types of food?
I also forgot to leave my twitter link: !/notenthused/status/94082443690262528
I asked the following question on Lysol’s fb page…. How often should you spray down the lid of the kitchen trashcan with Lysol products to prevent germ contamination to our hands. Daily, more than daily, Weekly? (fb name: Jennifer Reed)
I asked How long is it safe to leave leftovers out. How long is it safe to eat them.
I asked if you can spray directly on the cooking grill
brich22 at earthlink dot net
richard hicks
I asked, “Is it safe for you to mop your floors w/Lysol and then let your child crawl around on it?
what is best way to clean a grill to kill germs but not have a chemical residue
how do I get my grill in best shape after I grill and the food is still stuck
Is Lysol safe around children and pets?
Is it safe to grill right after you have cleaned the rack?