Those of us who are in the Northern Hemisphere are beginning to enjoy outdoor dining. You can be safe as you have fun, taking into account tips from Medline Plus.
“First and foremost, remember that the ‘time-temperature danger zone’ is between 40 degrees F and 140 degrees F,” said Rebecca Blake, director of clinical nutrition at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in New York City. “Foods should not be left in this temperature range for more than two hours. If it is, it should be thrown away immediately.”
On very hot days, when temperatures top 90 degrees F., food should be left out for no more than one hour, she noted.
Outside cooking and eating can be delightful, especially when you take some easy and common sense precautions:
Wash your hands (See Ivory) before handling food, and between handling raw and cooked foods.
Use separate prep surfaces, serving dishes, and utensils for raw and cooked meat.
Use meat thermometers to make sure you have cooked meats to the proper temperature.
Wash all fruits and vegetables that will be consumed raw.
Be mindful how long food has been left out to avoid bacteria that can make people sick.
Stay well hydrated by drinking lots of water.
This week, enjoy yourself by taking wise actions. If we all do that, we can have a great time in every season!
This health tip originally appeared online at https://scs-matters.com/
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