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Nothing says "summer" more than eating outdoors!  But don't let food poisoning spoil your fun.  Here are a few safety rules:

- Pack raw meats, poultry, and seafood on the bottom of the cooler to reduce risk of their dripping on other foods.
- Pack coolers until they are full; a full cooler stays cold longer than one that is partially full.
- Don't put a picnic basket or cooler in the car trunk; keep it inside an air-conditioned car.  Outdoors, keep coolers in the shade with lids closed, replenish melted ice, and open coolers as infrequently as possible.
- Keep cold foods 40 degrees or colder, particularly those containing eggs or mayonnaise.
- Hot foods, especially meats and poultry, should be heated to at least 140 degrees and served immediately.
- Discard food left out for more than one hour.
- Wash all melons before cutting.  Bacteria causing food poisoning are often on the rinds and can be spread by a knife cutting through the rind or by your hands.  Cut melon should be refrigerated to prevent bacteria that thrive on them when they are not cold; sitting on top of ice is not cold enough.
- When in doubt, throw it out!
Source: UC Berkeley Wellness Letter


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