SUMMER FOOD SAFETY - Part 1

Here's how to stay safe:

~ Before touching any food and after handling raw meat, wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.  If they are unavailable, use a sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

~Rinse fresh fruits and vegetables under running water.  Wash melons before cutting and keep them cool as they support bacterial growth more readily than more acidic fruits.

~ Organize picnic coolers.  Put drinks in one and perishables in another.  The drinks cooler might be opened often.  Make sure you have plenty of ice or ice packs.  Wrap raw meat securely and put it in the bottom of the cooler so juices don't migrate.  Place coolers in an air-conditioned car, not a hot trunk.
Source: Consumer Reports

More tips next month!


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