The Dangerous Grilling Mistake That Often Goes Unnoticed

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The Dangerous Grilling Mistake That Often Goes Unnoticed By Rolland Judd Oct. 22, 2025 6:00 am EST

Whether you're cooking with charcoal or gas , the best grill sessions end with satisfied bellies full of smoky fare — never with contracting a foodborne illness. Proper safety practices, like cleaning your meat thermometer in between uses , ensure you and yours are kept safe from ingesting harmful bacteria. Yet, there's one common mistake folks make when grilling that can cause a cookout to become a recipe for disaster.

The Takeout spoke with Scott Thomas, the Original Grillin' Fool and owner of GrillinFools.com , about best practices to employ on the grill. He specifically mentioned the utensils you use. "The conventional wisdom is one set of tongs for cooked me