Picnics and cookouts require vigilant food safety

by By Trisha Gedon
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When packing foods in a cooler for a picnic or cookout, include plenty of ice or frozen gel packs to keep foods at 40 F or below. Keep drinks in a separate cooler. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)


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