date:May 22, 2015
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Due to a variety of factors, including warmer temperatures, foodborne illness increases in summer. To help Americans stay healthy and safe, USDA offers the following food safety recommendations.
Bringing food to a picnic or cookout:
Use an insulated cooler filled with ice or frozen gel packs. Frozen food can also be used as a cold source.
Foods that need to be kept cold include raw meat, poultry, and seafood; deli and luncheon meats or sandwiches; summer salads (tuna, chicken, egg, past