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By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com Guide to Nutrition since 2004

Picnics, Barbecues and Food Safety

Saturday August 9, 2008
picnicDon'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.

There are still a few weeks of summer left, so enjoy eating outside, but don't forget about food safety. Keep everything clean and remember that 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.

Poll: Do you like picnics and barbecues?

More About Outdoor Eating Daily Nutrition Tip

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Comments

August 11, 2008 at 11:50 am
(1) Yuri | EatingforEnergy.ca says:

I agree. Let’s get out there and enjoy the rest of summer.

When choosing your foods you may want to consider organic vs. non-organic foods. And a new study has revealed some shocking news.

See it here:

http://blog.totalwellnessconsulting.ca/2008/08/natural-organic-foods-less-healthy-than.html

August 14, 2008 at 1:58 am
(2) francies says:

I love to attend in any picnic with my family or friends in holyday. In picnic I enjoy eating tasty foods but I generally try to keep myself away from junk foods.

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