Safety -- whether it's to prevent COVID-19 or food poisoning -- is of the utmost importance this summer.
. That amounts to 48 million people, and picnic season is rife with opportunities for food poisoning.
A common cause of foodborne illness is failing to keep food at the appropriate temperature, which is especially dangerous as the weather gets warmer and we’re picnicking outdoors. Most of us know that perishable foods should never be kept out at room temperature for more than two hours ― always keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold ― but there may be other food safety issues you’re overlooking.
, restaurant and culinary management instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education, the easiest thing you can do is wash your hands before preparing any meals. Vadya said one of the most common ways people can get sick is by “not washing hands before, or while preparing different foods.” After all, your hands are an easy way for bacteria to travel directly into your food.
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