Experts give tips to be aware about for this Fourth of July: Fire and food

“If people don’t follow the rules correctly, you can make people really sick. You can cause vomiting, diarrhea. You can end up in the hospital depending on your immune system,” said Tracy Nguyen, an executive chef at HCA HealthOne Rose with nearly 20 years of experience. “It’s very important to make sure you’re keeping your food at the right temperature, whether it’s hot or cold. Cold food needs to stay below 40 degrees Fahrenheit and hot foods need to stay above 135 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the entire event.”

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