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The sun is shining, the rose is flowing, and the snack spread is strong.
What a downright delightful way to spend an afternoon, right?
Benjamin Chapman, PhD is a professor and food safety extension specialist at North Carolina State University and the host of the podcast Food Safety Talk.
Here, food safety experts highlight the important picnic food safety rules to keep in mind.
6 picnic food safety rules to keep in mind, according to experts
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Neither, he says, is letting the basket part of a colander sit inside the sink.
The best ones wont touch the bottom, like this one fromLiveFresh.
Raw meat should really have its own separate cooler in case it leaks, Nelken says.
Less time standing over the grill at the park means more time with your friends, too.
The temperature danger zone is 40F to 140F.
If food sits in the danger zone too long, thats when harmful pathogens can start to form.
Its the water thats really the issue because bacteria need water to grow, he says.
Benjamin Chapman, PhD is a professor and food safety extension specialist at North Carolina State University and the host of the podcast Food Safety Talk.
Keeping your egg salad or potato salad cool will prevent pathogens from growing in the water.
But again, so long as you keep it chilled below 40F, its a non-issue.
When your cooler is fully sealed, less cold air can leak out.
Nelken also reiterates the importance of storing raw meat separately from everything else.
The problem is that cutting certain fruits in advance can actually increase the risk of foodborne illnesses.
Once cut, serve right away or store in a cooler.
The cooler temps help fruit last longer.
This is because the vinegar is acidic, which helps prevent the growth of pathogens.
Consider this the perfect chance to try out a vegan recipe you might not have otherwise considered.
Who knew food safety was a plant-based living perk!
This makes me cringe because you are immediatelycross-contaminating your finished foodwith raw juices, Yakas says.
Anything used to prep raw meat should be dedicated solely to that.
Its just not worth it.
Communal dips are never a good idea, especially in large groups, Yakas says.
If a fly lands on your picnic spread, its typically NBD, he says.
Bugs in your food suck, but theyre not going to kill you, he says.
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