Visit http://www.dupagehealth.org/safefood to learn about germs, food storage, cooking tips, and how to avoid getting sick from food. Peachy provides information for you, your family, restaurants and food stores. Visit him on our website.

Food Poisoning Peaks in the 
Outdoor Grilling Season

• Bacteria grow faster during warm and humid weather. 
• Keep cold food cold.
   Perishable foods should be stored in an insulated cooler with ice or ice
   packs. 
• Keep everything clean.
   Remember to wash your hands prior to preparing food. Do not use the same
   dish, utensil or cutting board for raw and cooked foods.
• Cook food thoroughly. 
   Use a food thermometer. 
• When in doubt, throw it out. 
   Food left at room temperature for more than 2 hours is not safe to eat and
   should be  discarded. 

Public Health Youth Ambassadors

Interested in becoming a Public Health Youth Ambassador? 
Call Judy (630) 682-7979 ext. 7137.

Did you see our billboards, newspaper ads, posters, website or shirts? Winners of this year’s Public Health Week Contest saw their artwork in many places throughout DuPage County.

We Would Like to Congratulate Our Winners

Motto: We promote health, prevent illness and provide quality service.
Youth Ambassador News is not a school sponsored activity. The information is provided by the DuPage County Health Department. We hope that you have enjoyed reading this newsletter. Watch for the next edition this fall. Please address any comments to Beverly Parota, Health Education Coordinator.