Keep the sizzle, not the sickness: Memphis BBQ pro shares food safety tips for summer cookouts

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – In the Mid-South, summer means one thing: grills firing up and barbecue filling the air.

But while burgers, ribs and brisket may be the stars of the backyard cookout, food safety experts say keeping harmful bacteria off the menu is just as important as perfecting the smoke ring.

Humphrey “Scooter” Moore, owner of Scooter’s BBQ, has spent years serving barbecue across Memphis. Moore received the city’s first food truck permit and has been feeding customers for the past 15 years…

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