Reports of food poisoning increase in warm weather. The Food Safety and Inspection Service has released information on the problem. The Service is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture. It offers suggestions to keep food safe in warm weather. Natural causes can increase food poisoning cases in the summer.
Bacteria can grow faster in warm weather.
Uncooked meat may contain harmful organisms that cause people to become sick. Another reason for the increase in food poisoning in the summer is human activity. People spend more time outside and away from home in warm weather. Many people bring food to eat outside in parks or at the beach. Others cook meals outdoors in open fires near their homes or on camping trips.