When it comes to food, you can never be too safe, so we gathered
a list of 8 tips to keep you healthy. Some of these are common
sense, others are less so. Separate Raw And Cooked Foods (This
is just common sense.) Cook Picnic Food All The Way (Some people
partial cook food so that it'll be quicker on the grill. This
could lead to bacteria surviving the initial cooking and
multiplying until they can't be killed off a second time!) Use A
Food Thermometer (Don't just guess by how pink the inside is or
how black the outside is.) Stay Clean (Wash your hands with soap
for at least 20 seconds or bring hand sanitizer. Wash all fruits
and veggies and utensils.) Don't Thaw On The Counter (Bacteria
grow quickly at room temp, so thaw in the fridge overnight or do
it in the microwave right before cooking.) Beware The
Temperature "Danger Zone" (Cold food should be kept below 40 and
hot food should be kept above 140. Anything in-between is a
great temperature for bacteria.) Use Separate Coolers (One for
drinks, one for peri