Picnics – whether they’re on a beach, in a park, or in
your backyard – are one of summer’s greatest pleasures.
But even though the sun and the great outdoors make
for a scenic supper, they also make it more challenging
to keep your food safe. Here are some tips:
Always wash your hands
and any utensils before
handling or preparing food.
Don’t use a sauce that was
used as a marinade on
cooked food; boil it first.
When grilling with charcoal,
preheat the coals for 20 to 30 minutes until they
are coated with ash.
Use a thermometer to make sure your meat has
reached the proper temperature. Fish should be
opaque and flake easily.
Don’t put cooked items on the same plate that
held raw food.
A full cooler will stay cold longer than one that
is partially filled, so pack any empty space with
extra ice or freezer packs. | 
