Guidance

BBQ food safety

How to stay safe when cooking food at a barbecue.

• From: Food Standards Agency
• Published: 27 December 2017
• Last updated: 31 July 2026
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  1. 31 July 2026

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  2. 27 December 2017

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Applies to England, Northern Ireland and Wales

• Publication for Scotland

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BBQ food safety

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How to safely prepare meat and salads, cook meat thoroughly, and what to do with any leftovers from a BBQ.