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6 Tips for Summer Food Safety

 

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.

    •   Last Reviewed: December 2007
     
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