FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Fourth of July holiday offers opportunities for outdoor fun with family and friends. However, these warm-weather events also present opportunities for foodborne bacteria to thrive. As food heats up in summer temperatures, bacteria multiply rapidly. To protect yourself, your family, and friends from foodborne illness during warm-weather months, safe food handling when eating outdoors is critical. Health officials with the Kentucky Department for Public Health, located within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, urge the public to take steps to avoid illness. Read on for simple food safety guidelines for transporting your food to the picnic site, and preparing and serving it safely once you’ve arrived.
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