{"id":15124,"date":"2020-01-18T05:25:35","date_gmt":"2020-01-18T11:25:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/?p=15124"},"modified":"2020-03-06T17:24:05","modified_gmt":"2020-03-06T23:24:05","slug":"tailgating-food-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/food-safety-news\/tailgating-food-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Sports Tailgating Food Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Making tailgate party plans for the big game?\u00a0 Good friends – great food – sounds like an awesome time right?\u00a0 Because tailgate parties are all-day food fests and grilling extravaganzas, they’re also a\u00a0 increased risk of food illness.<\/p>\n

Along with the stadium rules, make sure to follow food safety principles and procedures \u2013 so you and your friends can enjoy the game rather than getting a foodborne illness.<\/p>\n

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About Tailgating<\/h3>\n

A tailgate party is a social event held on and around the open tailgate of a vehicle. Tailgating, which primarily takes place in the United States, often involves consuming alcoholic beverages and grilling food. Tailgate parties occur in the parking lots at stadiums and arenas, before and occasionally after games and concerts. People attending such a party are said to be ‘tailgating’.<\/p>\n

Prepare in Advance<\/h3>\n

Plan your day in advance to ensure you have enough tailgating time. You want to arrive early to get a good spot. Coordinate with your fellow tailgaters, so everyone shows up at the same time to get spots together. Keep in mind setting up takes time. You also need time to clean up all your tailgating items and make it into the gates and to your seat before kickoff.<\/p>\n

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