Other Ag News: USDA Shares Food Safety Recommendations for Your Potluck

Travel Safely:

• Place perishable foods like meat, poultry, egg or seafood salads directly from the refrigerator or freezer into a cooler.
• When transporting cold dishes, use a cooler packed with ice or gel packs to maintain a temperature of 40 degrees F or below.
• Keep hot foods at or above 140 degrees F by wrapping dishes in insulated bags or towels.
• Transport your cooler in the air-conditioned passenger compartment of your vehicle.

Avoid the Danger Zone: