Hosting a safe Labor Day picnic
Photo credit: Newsday / Bill Davis | Follow commonsense rules about keeping food fresh to avoid problems. (June 13, 1999)
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How can I ensure a successful picnic?
I'll leave advice on guest lists and play lists to other experts, but from a food standpoint, there are two primary measures of picnic success: Everyone enjoys the food, and nobody gets sick from it.
On the safety front
1. Keep cold food cold. Cold foods should be stored at 40 degrees or less until serving. Using an insulated carrier and frozen...
