Road Trip

When you bring your own perishables in your car, make sure to have a good and large cooler that is enough to keep sufficient ice or freezer packs.

·         Pack perishable foods directly from the refrigerator or freezer into the cooler. Poultry items like meat should be packed while they are still frozen. You can use a thermometer in your cooler to monitor that your food stays chilled at 40 F or below.

·         The raw meat items should be wrapped separately from cooked foods or foods meant to be eaten raw, such as fruits.

·         You can take two coolers with you for long trips. One can be used for the day’s immediate food needs, such as lunch or drinks, and the other for perishable foods to be used later.

Camping

When you find the perfect spot for your camping and you are all set up for camping, you can place the cooler in a shady spot and cover with a blanket.

·         Make sure to bring bottled water or other canned or bottled drinks to ensure safety from illness that can happen due to contaminated water.

·         Keep hands and utensils clean when preparing food. Alternatively, you can also use disposable moist towelettes that contain at least 60 percent alcohol.

·         Think about buying shelf-stable food to ensure Alberta food safety.

So, follow these quick tips before you start packing for the trip so that you can be sure to avoid any kind of illness that can happen due to contaminated food.