Summer
Whether you fire up the grill for weekend entertaining or use it each night, think of your grill as an extension of your kitchen. Follow the same food safety steps both inside and out.
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Pack nutritious snacks for the road, but don't let food sit unrefrigerated for more than two hours. Avoid foodborne illness by simply packing easy-to-transport, shelf-stable foods.
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Tips for safe, healthy eating at outings, picnics, tailgate parties and sporting events.
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After braving crowds, lines and turbulence, even the most health-conscious air travelers can find themselves searching for comfort foods available in airports. But stressful times are exactly when your body most needs good food. Learn strategies to eat right in the airport.
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A Fourth of July cookout is the perfect place to honor all the traditional healthy, delicious food grown in the United States. Whether it's meat, fruit or vegetables, celebrate the "united tastes of America" with these nutritious foods.
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July 4th is the holiday for a cookout. Grills are ablaze, picnic tables are set, and watermelons are at the ready. But just because you're cooking and dining outside doesn't mean you can abandon food safety practices that you follow indoors.
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When you're relaxing with family and friends, it's easy to get caught up in the fun and accidentally cross-contaminate food, or forget to pack enough ice to keep your cooler cool. Unfortunately, one small error can sicken your whole crew, making you one unpopular host! Stay healthy by learning how to prevent these seven common picnic food slipups.
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