• Wash fruits and vegetables before packing them for the picnic.
• Eat deli foods within an hour or two of purchase or buy them the day before and chill them thoroughly overnight.
• Thaw frozen meat in the refrigerator, not on the counter. Pack raw meat securely to keep juices from contaminating other foods.
• Pack perishable foods in small containers for more even chilling.
• Fill up your cooler with ice so it will stay cold longer. At the picnic, keep the cooler in the shade. Avoid repeated openings.
• Bring premoistened wipes or a bottle of soapy water for washing your hands before handling food.
• Cook meats and fish on the grill until they are completely done.
• Put grilled meats and fish on a clean plate. Don’t put cooked food on a platter or work surface that held raw meat.
• Keep utensils, dishes, and food covered. Insects can carry salmonella and other germs.
• Discard any perishable picnic food that was left out in hot weather for more than an hour.

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