I’m a doctor – here are five popular foods you should NEVER bring to the beach if you don’t want to get sick
An A&E doctor has revealed the five foods you should never take with you on a trip to the beach – warning they could lead to serious illness.
Medical expert and NBC correspondent Dr. John Torres regularly shares health advice on a variety of topics, and he has now focused his expertise on the summer season.
As warm weather approaches and families put on their swimsuits to enjoy a sandy day at the beach, Dr. John warned parents and sun worshipers on what to avoid to ensure they don’t ruin their day.
While you’re talking to NBCthe medical professional explained that there are five foods you should never take with you so you don’t end up sick on the sand.
The doctor advised not to pack processed meats, fresh fruit, salads, raw meat and anything mayonnaise-based in your beach bag.
An A&E doctor has revealed the five foods you should never take with you on a trip to the beach – warning they could lead to serious illness (stock image)
Medical expert and NBC correspondent Dr. John Torres regularly shares health advice – and he’s now turned his expertise to summer snacks
He told the outlet, “The last thing you want is for people to go home and remember the beach trip because they got sick.”
According to the US Department of AgricultureWhen food is left at room temperature, bacteria such as E. coli and salmonella can grow, which means anyone devouring that food can suffer from diarrhea and vomiting.
To prevent this, the doctor has gone through the foods he recommends avoiding on a beach day, explaining his reasons for warning against each food.
Starting with deli meats, Dr. John that deli meats or deli meats such as sliced turkey, ham, chicken, roast beef, salami, bacon or bologna should be kept in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
He noted that while storing sandwiches in a cooler is a less risky choice, they should still be refrigerated at home until the very last minute to avoid getting sick.
His next food he suggests avoiding is fresh salad.
According to the CDCfruits and vegetables have resulted in a large number of cases of listeria.
And while washing lettuce and other vegetables can reduce the risk, the doctor noted that the dangerous bacteria thrive in the heat, meaning it should not be consumed after being stored out of the refrigerator.
He shared the five foods you shouldn’t take to the beach, including fresh salads (stock image)
Then Dr. warned. John Beach Lovers for the Dangers of Anything Mayonnaise-Based, Like Potato Salad (stock image)
Then Dr. warned. John beach lovers for the dangers of anything mayonnaise based.
He said: ‘Mayo-based potato salad is always one of those big things that causes a lot of problems.’
Although mayo does not need to be stored in the refrigerator, the ER doctor notes that it is risky to consume anything mayo-based if it has been stored outside, especially in warmer temperatures.
The health expert also crushed beachgoers’ hearts when he revealed they should avoid grilling.
Although many people go to the beach to enjoy an oceanfront barbecue, Dr. John notes that the sun can cause bacteria to grow on raw meat.
He noted that while he doesn’t recommend taking it with you on your beach trip, you should keep it in a cooler if you decide to do so, and you shouldn’t put it in the same cooler with other food.
He recommends that you take a thermometer to the beach if you plan to cook.
The health expert also crushed beachgoers’ hearts when he revealed they shouldn’t grill (stock image)
Finally, Dr. warned. John people not to bring pre-cut fruit to the beach (stock image)
According to the USDA, beef and fish should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees, while poultry should be cooked to 165 degrees.
Finally, Dr. warned. John people not to take pre-cut fruit to the beach.
He said pre-cut fruit can contain food allergens such as salmonella.
Fruits that commonly have this bacteria include cantaloupe, cantaloupe, peaches and watermelon.
According to Dr. John, warm fruit can attract insects, so you should keep it in the refrigerator.
Another option is to take the whole fruit and cut it yourself.
The ER doctor suggested that you pack drinks and food in separate coolers, don’t take leftovers, and bring a food thermometer.