The common BBQ mistake putting you at risk of TAPEWORMS – and 4 other ‘dangerous’ slip ups to avoid

WITH the sun shining and summer on our doorstep, it’s time to fire up your BBQ (if you haven’t already).

But while a bit of al fresco dining is to be welcomed, the potential nasties lurking between the juicy burgers, sharing salads and cold beers, less so.

GettyTo avoid a nasty bout of illness keeping you close to the toilet – be aware of these common BBQ slip-ups[/caption]

It turns out a spot of food poisoning could be the least of your worries.

Chances are you’ve heard of salmonella...