A Safely Packed Lunch or Picnic
- Keep It On Ice:
Store lunch in an insulated container with a prefrozen packet of “blue ice” or frozen juice box.
- Pack It Up!
Pack foods in reverse order. The first foods packed should be the last foods used. However,you should pack raw meat or poultry below ready-to-eat foods to prevent cross-contamination.
- Be Cool!
In the summer, a piece of cold fruit in your lunch box will help keeps your lunch from
overheating. Every little bit of coolness helps.
- Made In the Shade!
Keep lunches out of the hot sun. If a cooler is not available, find some shade.
- Some Like It Hot!
Preheat thermos bottles with hot water before filling with soups or beverages.
- Keep It Clean!
Bring disposable wipes to wash hands and dishes. Double wrap raw meat or poultry with
plastic bags to prevent juices from dripping on other foods.
- Limited Warranty!
Opened packages of lunchmeat should be thrown away after five days.
- Science Projects!
Never use moldy cheese.
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