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Elec Atkinson
Coverage of Elec Atkinson in the Nexus archive.
- Cookout food safety: What doctors want you to know before your next backyard barbecue
Dr. Elec Atkinson from Novant Health emphasizes food safety during backyard barbecues, citing past outbreaks in Charlotte linked to contaminated food. Key recommendations include hand hygiene, using a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F, avoiding cross-contamination, and limiting time food sits out, especially in hot weather.