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If you're worried about picnic food going off or your barbecue food overheating, here's how to stay safe.

Summer is here, and though British weather is famously unpredictable, sunny skies and high temperatures are to come. Picnics in the park and barbecues in the garden are some of our favourite activities, but eating outside comes with its problems - and we don't just mean wasps!

According to the Food Standards Agency, there are around 2.4 million cases of food poisoning every year in the UK. Hot weather provides the optimal environment for bacteria to grow on your food, which could harm your health.

Don't let food poisoning ruin your summer. Here's our expert advice for keeping your food safe even as the temperatures rise.