{"id":1493,"date":"2022-12-08T15:12:17","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T20:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/?page_id=1493"},"modified":"2026-01-14T14:00:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T19:00:21","slug":"safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/cooking\/safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id1493_47d037-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1493_47d037-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1493_47d037-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id1493_47d037-0d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1493_47d037-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1493_47d037-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1493_47d037-0d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1493_ce09e3-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1493_ce09e3-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1493_ce09e3-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1493_ce09e3-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1493_ce09e3-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1493_ce09e3-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1493_ce09e3-fb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1493_ce09e3-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1493_ce09e3-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1493_ce09e3-fb\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cooking Area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re using a stove make sure that you find a flat area, ideally sheltered from wind, before you set up your stove. This will prevent it from falling over. If you use a fire try to use a spot that already has a fire ring if available or make sure that you clear the area thoroughly and pick a spot with no low branches above to build your fire. Go through this checklist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have I selected a flat, stable area, preferably sheltered from the wind, to set up my stove so it won\u2019t tip over?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If I\u2019m using a fire, am I choosing an existing fire ring whenever possible to minimize impact?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If no fire ring is available, have I cleared the ground thoroughly before building a fire?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1493_9118ba-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1493_9118ba-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1493_9118ba-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1493_9118ba-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1493_9118ba-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1493_9118ba-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1493_9118ba-31{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1493_9118ba-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1493_9118ba-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1493_9118ba-31\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">While cooking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While cooking with a stove make sure that you\u2019re standing or sitting in a crouched position near the stove so you are able to move quickly if your stove or pot falls. Also keep your head away from the area directly above the stove so you will not get burned if the flames rise suddenly. Make sure that all your supplies are organized so there aren\u2019t any sharp knives or utensils in the area that people could step on. Go through this checklist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Am I standing or sitting in a stable, crouched position so I can move quickly if the stove or pot tips over or flare up?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is my head positioned away from directly above the stove in case the flames suddenly while I&#8217;m cooking?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are all cooking supplies organized so nothing can fall, spill, or get knocked over?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have I made sure there are no sharp knives or utensils lying around where someone could step on them?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is the cooking area clear, safe, and arranged so that everyone can move around without tripping or getting burned?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1493_ee74f7-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1493_ee74f7-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1493_ee74f7-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id1493_ee74f7-3d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1493_ee74f7-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1493_ee74f7-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1493_ee74f7-3d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1493_0300b4-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1493_0300b4-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1493_0300b4-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1493_0300b4-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1493_0300b4-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1493_0300b4-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1493_0300b4-e7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1493_0300b4-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1493_0300b4-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1493_0300b4-e7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">After Cooking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to let your stove cool off before putting it away and clean up the area thoroughly. If you used a fire for cooking be sure to drench it with water so all the coals are fully put out once you are done. Go through this checklist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have I allowed the stove to cool completely before packing it away?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have I allowed the stove to cool completely before packing it away?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Did I thoroughly clean up the entire cooking area, removing all food scraps and trash?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is the fire area completely cold and safe before I leave it unattended?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have I ensured the site looks as natural as it did before cooking (or better)?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1493_98cca9-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1493_98cca9-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1493_98cca9-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1493_98cca9-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1493_98cca9-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1493_98cca9-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1493_98cca9-f6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1493_98cca9-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1493_98cca9-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1493_98cca9-f6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1493_33c5b6-e3 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1493_33c5b6-e3 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Additional-LNT-Resources-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"three men making a fire\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Additional-LNT-Resources-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Additional-LNT-Resources-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Additional-LNT-Resources-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Additional-LNT-Resources-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Additional-LNT-Resources-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Additional-LNT-Resources-423x282.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Additional-LNT-Resources-634x423.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Additional-LNT-Resources-846x564.jpg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Additional-LNT-Resources-951x634.jpg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Additional-LNT-Resources.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ways to \u201cClean\u201d Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choosing the right water source:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A good water source is usually running water, away from any disposal of waste (human, animal, or chemical), the less debris or sediment the better<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water Filters:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gravity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pump<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bottles with filtering straws\/lids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water Purifiers\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chemical Treatment (drops\/tablets)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UV Light Purifier<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bringing your water to a rolling boil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Most Common and Risky GI Illnesses to be Aware of While Backcountry Cooking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Backcountry Dish Cleaning Is Risky<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Limited clean water, filtration can be easily complicated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shared cooking spaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food scraps attract animals (rodents can spread additional diseases)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cold water makes degreasing harder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People often skip proper sanitation due to weather or fatigue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following illnesses come from bacteria, viruses, or parasites left on dishes, utensils, or cookware:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Giardiasis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Caused by <em>Giardia lamblia<\/em> (colonizes the small intestine).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Often spread through contaminated water or food residues on dishes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Symptoms: Diarrhea, gas, stomach cramps, nausea, fatigue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Norovirus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Highly contagious, often food-borne.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Survives on unwashed dishes and cooking gear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Campylobacteriosis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Caused by <em>Campylobacter<\/em> bacteria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Results from undercooked food residue or cross-contaminated surfaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Symptoms: Diarrhea (sometimes bloody), fever, cramps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Salmonellosis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Caused by <em>Salmonella<\/em> bacteria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can occur if dishes touch raw meat juice or contaminated water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Symptoms: fever, diarrhea, stomach cramps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. E. coli Infection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pathogenic <em>E. coli<\/em> strains can linger on inadequately washed dishes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Symptoms: Severe diarrhea, cramps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Cryptosporidiosis (Crypto)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Caused by <em>Cryptosporidium<\/em> parasites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hard to kill; Persists on surfaces and in water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Symptoms: Watery diarrhea, stomach cramps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skin &amp; Soft Tissue Infections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Contaminated dishes don\u2019t usually cause these directly, but dirty dishwater and handling filthy gear can increase risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Staph \/ MRSA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you have cuts on your hands while washing dirty dishes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Fungal skin infections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From prolonged exposure to dirty, moist equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Secondary Risks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are less direct but still possible when dishes aren\u2019t cleaned well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Food poisoning from spoiled leftovers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Especially common when food particles remain on dishes exposed to heat or animals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Mold-related illness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allergic Rhinitis, more of a mold allergy, but caused by inhaling mold spores\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Symptoms: sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, itchy eyes, coughing, wheezing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common in damp or poorly ventilated environments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aspergillosis, caused by <em>Aspergillus<\/em> mold\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can range from mild lung infections to severe disease, especially in people with asthma or weakened immune systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Symptoms: coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain, fever<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;11. Residual Soap-Ingestion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stomach irritation: Nausea, upset stomach, vomiting, or diarrhea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bad taste and burning sensation in the mouth or throat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemical irritation of the digestive tract, especially with strong dish soaps or detergents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;12. <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/minimal-impact-recreation-in-maine\/respect-wildlife-2\/\">Wildlife Encounters<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/minimal-impact-recreation-in-maine\/respect-wildlife-2\/\"><br><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Reduce Risk of These Diseases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid these diseases, refer to the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/cooking\/clean-up\/\"><strong>Clean-Up<\/strong><\/a>\u201d section of the \u201cCooking\u201d page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cooking Area If you\u2019re using a stove make sure that you find a flat area, ideally sheltered from wind, before you set up your stove. 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