Barbeques are a true sign of the summer season. With temperatures set to soar in Scotland in the coming days - this means it's the perfect time to get cooking.
As the country has recently experienced bouts of good weather - including a sizzling heatwave - many Scots will have already fired up the grill.But did you know that there are certain BBQ cooking habits which could increase your risk of food poisoning?
There are an estimated 2.4 million cases of food poisoning in the UK every year - and the Food Standards Agency reveals these numbers often rise in the summer months.
Anyone who has suffered from food poisoning will know that it is very unpleasant - and is the last thing you would want to inflict on your dinner guests.
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