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Don’t let uninvited guests ruin your party. Whether it’s a pool party, BBQ, or graduation celebration, don’t let foodborne illness tag along. <ol> <li>Thaw and marinate food in a refrigerator</li> <li>Cook food to a safe internal temperature</li> <li>Store cooked food in a hot holding area (like an insulated container)</li> </ol> <a href="http://vdh.virginia.gov/environmental-health/food-safety-in-virginia/food-safety-basics/">vdh.virginia.gov/environmental-health/food-safety-in-virginia/food-safety-basics/</a> #FoodSafetyFridays
It’s a great day for a picnic! Make sure when filling your basket that you keep the food cold with ice packs. And don’t let food sit out for more than 2 hours, or 1 hour if the temperatures are higher than 90 degrees. <a class="Hyperlink SCXW29065159 BCX8" href="https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/handling-food-safely-while-eating-outdoors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/handling-food-safely-while-eating-outdoors</a> #FoodSafetyFridays
Who doesn’t love a Farmer’s Market? Fresh produce, friendly people, and delicious baked goods. While you browse, make sure to follow these food safety tips from the Department of Agriculture: <a class="Hyperlink SCXW230907578 BCX8" href="https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2021/10/29/farmers-market-food-safety-tips" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2021/10/29/farmers-market-food-safety-tips</a> #FoodSafetyFridays
Don’t cross-contaminate! ? Wash fresh produce before cutting ? Use clean utensils & wash/sanitize in between use. ? Store raw meat on the bottom shelf to avoid meat juices dripping on other food ? Wash your hands before, during, and after handling food. <a href="http://vdh.virginia.gov/environmental-health/food-safety-in-virginia/food-safety-basics/">vdh.virginia.gov/environmental-health/food-safety-in-virginia/food-safety-basics/</a> #FoodSafetyFridays
Time to get the grill going! Prevent fires and foodborne illness by following these tips for grill safety and meal prepping: <a href="http://vdh.virginia.gov/environmental-health/food-safety-in-virginia/food-safety-basics/">vdh.virginia.gov/environmental-health/food-safety-in-virginia/food-safety-basics/</a> #FoodSafetyFridays
It’s time to send the kiddos back to school. Follow these food safety tips to pack a safe lunch for them: <a class="Hyperlink SCXW31474563 BCX8" href="https://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/get-food-safety-school-year" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/get-food-safety-school-year</a>. And don’t forget the note! #FoodSafetyFridays

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