DON’T INVITE BACTERIA TO YOUR COOKOUT

Eating outside is a wonderful summer tradition. Just don’t let bacteria join the party and make your guests ill. Perishable foods outside for hours can develop high levels of bacteria. Keep cold foods cold, at 41°F or below, by using coolers or setting serving bowls in larger bowls filled with ice. Keep hot foods hot, at 135°F, inside crock pots or disposable chafing pans that work with a heat source like Sterno fuel.