Picnics, Barbecues and Food Safety

Don't you just love outdoor barbecues and picnics? Maybe a big holiday party with friends and family, a romantic picnic for two, or even a fun family outing with the kids.

Picnics, barbecues and outdoor parties are very popular during the long days of summer. Enjoy eating outside this summer, but don't forget about food safety. Keep everything clean and remember that the potato salad was never meant to sit out in the sun for three hours.

Have a safe and healthy picnic with these tips for picnic and barbecue food safety.

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