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As barbecue and picnic season is upon us, it is important to consider food safety especially when eating outdoors. Food safety is important all year round, so why do we need to be extra concerned during the summer months? Foodborne bacteria thrive when food enters the temperature danger zone of 4°C to 60°C, which can easily happen in summer temperatures. For this reason, people must take extra care when preparing and storing foods for outdoor eating. Keeping food at proper temperaturesis important in preventing the growth of foodborne bacteria. As a rule, cold food should be kept cold and hot food kept hot. For picnics, barbecues and packed lunches, this can be done by using ice packs and coolers for … Continue reading →