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Keeping Food Safe in Summer   by Nikki Willhite During the summer months we need to pay careful attention to our food to make sure that bacteria doesn’t multiply because of the heat. If we improperly handle our foods, we will get sick. Here are some rules for handling our food safely. 1. When shopping pick up your dry goods first. Always inspect your canned foods to make sure your cans are not bulging. Then choose your frozen foods, and finally your perishables like meat. If you are bagging your own food, put the cold foods together to help keep them cold on the way home. 2. When you get home, put the cold foods away first in the refrigerator. Be sure your refrigerator is set below 40 degrees, and your freezer set at zero. Don’t take your eggs out of the carton. If you put them on the racks on the door, their temperature will fluctuate more. 3. Your cutting boards are one of the biggest "catchers" of bacteria. Try and use a separate one for your meats. Always wash them thoroughly after using them with soap and water. About once a week, treat them with bleach (about 1 teaspoon to 1 quart of water). If you can’t soak them, pour the water with bleach over them and let it sit for 30 minutes. 4. Always wash your hands before preparing food, and before eating. 5. Rinse fruits and vegetables 20 seconds before storing. 6. Always thaw foods in the refrigerator and not on the counter. 7. Cook your hamburger thoroughly. Ground beef should be cooked to 160 degrees, which takes longer than just getting all the pink out. 8. Anything that’s left at room temperature for more than 2 hours after cooking should be thrown out. Throw away food that looks or smells spoiled. 9. Reheat leftovers to 165 degrees or until steaming hot. About the Author: Nikki Willhite, mother of 3 and an interior design graduate, has been writing and publishing articles on the topic of frugal living for over a decade. Visit her at www.frugalhappyfamilies.com - where you will find hundreds of frugal living tips and articles. Frugal Happy Families- more than just money!  Article first published at www.allthingsfrugal.com

 

 

 

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