VACATION! Oh, how we long for that eight letter word every summer, when millions of us eagerly getaway from school and work. We take to the road in cars or recreational vehicles; live on boats; relax in beach or mountain vacation homes; and camp. No matter where we go or what we do, there is a common denominator that runs through all of our summer travels and relaxation — it’s called F-O-O-D!
The “road” to food safety, however, can either be a bumpy one or smooth — depending on what precautions are taken handling meals as we travel
during the summer.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s nationwide, tollfree Meat and Poultry Hotline reminds everyone that some simple, common-sense food safety rules can save a vacation from disaster. Following this advice could make the difference between a vacation to remember and one that is remembered because people got sick from improperly handled food.
Here are some general rules for keeping food safe when traveling.
