{"id":16818,"date":"2019-08-26T04:29:51","date_gmt":"2019-08-26T09:29:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/?p=16818"},"modified":"2020-03-06T17:26:45","modified_gmt":"2020-03-06T23:26:45","slug":"food-safety-for-your-labor-day-weekend-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/food-safety-news\/food-safety-for-your-labor-day-weekend-party\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Safety for Your Labor Day Party"},"content":{"rendered":"
Summer’s almost over and it’s time to plan for one last long weekend party. Grill masters, make sure you don’t forget your food safety practices before firing up the grill one last time for the season and avoid food illness.<\/p>\n
But remember, it’s still warm – so that presents increased food safety dangers. Bacteria multiply faster at temperatures between 40\u00b0F and 140\u00b0F, which makes the basics of food safety especially important.<\/p>\n
Savor the end of summer with good food and friends – and not a foodborne illness.<\/p>\n
Labor Day is a U.S. national holiday held on the first Monday of September and pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. For most though, it marks the last weekend to enjoy summer and the start of the new school year.<\/p>\n
So, if you’re rolling out the grill for the last weekend of the summer, be sure to also roll out your grilling food safety principles and procedures when cooking outdoors.<\/p>\n
P<\/strong> = Place the thermometer in the center of the food on the grill to record an internal temperature. O<\/strong> = Off the grill. Place the cooked food a clean plate.<\/p>\n It seems basic, but not everyone does it. Wash hands well and often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after using the bathroom and before cooking or eating. If you\u2019re in an outdoor setting with no bathroom, use a water jug, some soap, and paper towels. Consider carrying moist disposable towelettes for cleaning your hands.<\/p>\n <\/a>Keep raw food separate from cooked food.<\/strong> <\/a>Marinate food in the refrigerator, not out on the counter.<\/strong>
\nR<\/strong> = Read the temperature. Safe temperatures are:<\/p>\n\n
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Food Safety Steps<\/h3>\n
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Clean<\/h3>\n
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Separate<\/h3>\n
\nDon\u2019t use a plate that previously held raw meat, poultry, or seafood for anything else unless the plate has first been washed in hot, soapy water. Keep utensils and surfaces clean.<\/p>\n
\nAnd if you want to use some of the marinade as a sauce on the cooked food, reserve a separate portion. Don\u2019t reuse marinade that contained raw meat.<\/p>\n\t\t
Cook<\/h3>\n