June 18 is International Picnic Day, an informal food holiday. On this day, food is brought from home or a market and eaten outdoors.
The origin of picnic day dates back to medieval times. After a successful hunt, people would gather outside for a picnic. International Picnic Day was possibly developed and promoted to bring families together for outside activities, family reunions, exercise, relaxation, and an appreciation of nature. Traditional foods served on International Picnic Day include salads, sandwiches, beverages, and desserts. If a grill is available, include cooked meats, fish, poultry, and vegetables.
Picnic Food Safety
Before setting out your picnic feast, ensure your hands and surfaces are clean.
Place cold food in a cooler with ice or frozen gel packs. Cold food should be stored at 40°F or below to prevent bacterial growth. Meat, poultry, and seafood should be packed while frozen to stay colder longer.
Pack beverages in one cooler and perishable foods in another. This will prevent the perishable foods from being exposed to warm outdoor temperatures.
Limit the times the cooler is opened to keep the contents cold longer.
Be sure to keep raw meat, poultry, and seafood securely wrapped. This keeps their juices from contaminating prepared and cooked foods or foods that will be eaten raw, such as fruits and vegetables.
Rinse fresh fruits and vegetables under tap water before packing them in the cooler.
Before you begin setting out your picnic feast, make sure hands and surfaces are clean.
Place cold food in a cooler with ice or frozen gel packs. Cold food should be stored at 40°F or below to prevent bacterial growth. Meat, poultry, and seafood should be packed while still frozen so that they stay colder longer.
Pack beverages in one cooler and perishable foods in another. This will prevent the perishable foods from being exposed to warm outdoor temperatures.
Limit the number of times the cooler is opened so as to keep the contents cold longer.
Be sure to keep raw meat, poultry, and seafood securely wrapped. This keeps their juices from contaminating prepared and cooked foods or foods that will be eaten raw, such as fruits and vegetables.
Rinse fresh fruits and vegetables under running tap water before packing them in the cooler.
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