Pack a safe picnic this Memorial Day
Memorial Day picnic foods like hamburgers hot dogs baked beans and potato salad carry a food safety message. The article warns of bacteria thriving in the right time temperature and moisture, outlining risks and steps to prevent illness for families and crowds with children and seniors.
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Memorial Day Picnic Safety Tips From Linn County Extension
The Linn County Extension Service offers safe picnic guidelines for Memorial Day. Pack fried chicken potato salad tuna sandwiches and cupcakes in insulated containers with ice or cold packs. Keep foods cold or hot and wash hands between raw poultry and other foods to prevent bacteria growth.
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Mexican flavored cookouts spice up Memorial Day grilling
Readers are urged to swap standard burgers for Tex-Mex inspired dishes like Picante Carne Asada Southwest Shrimp and Garlic Chicken Kabobs for outdoor feasts. Picante sauce appears as the key to zesty flavor, from meat glazes to dips and appetizers.