Pack beverages in one cooler and perishables in another cooler. When handling raw meat, remove from the cooler only the amount that will fit on the grill. Keep everything clean. Be sure there are plenty of clean utensils and platters for separately handling the raw foods and the food after cooking. Don't use the same platter and utensils for raw and cooked meat and poultry.
Any bacteria present in raw meat or juices can contaminate the safely cooked meat.
This is a prime cause of summer foodborne illness. Pack clean, soapy sponges, cloths and wet towelettes for cleaning surfaces and hands. Barbecue Food Safely. A grill is a utensil made of parallel bars on which food is cooked, usually over a fire or electricity. Grilling food is similar to broiling over direct heat.