Memorial Day celebrations kick off the summer season and time spent outdoors. 

Having a barbeque this weekend to celebrate the holiday?

Brad Uren, M.D., assistant professor of emergency medicine at Michigan Medicine, highlights seven picnic foods that could be potentially dangerous if they aren't prepared, handled or stored correctly. He also provides tips for each item to keep families out of the emergency department.

Find more information on the items here.

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