Improperly stored food could result in an
unwanted vacation souvenir foodborne illness. Packing and storing food with food
safety in mind can prevent this vacation disaster, and it is not that difficult.
PLAN AHEAD
Some foods dont require refrigeration
peanut butter and jelly and some cheeses, for example. Perishable foods, like
meat, poultry, eggs and fish do require refrigeration, so if you are taking
summer salads, making sandwiches on the road, or bringing food to cook over the
course of your vacation, plan to keep them on ice in your NorChill Food cooler.
PACK SAFELY
Pack perishables directly from the
refrigerator to the cooler. You can pack meat and poultry while it is still
frozen. It will thaw during the trip, extending its safety and shelf life. A
full cooler will maintain its cold temperature longer than one that is only
partially filled. Pack the remaining space with more ice or with fruit and non-
perishable foods.
Securely wrap or bag foods that may drip or leak,
particularly raw meat, poultry or fish. Keep these from contact with
ready-to-eat foods or beverages.
For longer trips take two cooler bags,
one for the days lunch and snacks, the other for perishables to be used later.
Keep big and little hands out of the perishables cooler.
PRESERVE
THE COLD
Put the cooler in the passenger section of the car instead
of in the hot trunk. Frequently opening the cooler will cause the inside
temperature to decrease. Preserve the cold temperature of the cooler by
replenishing the ice as soon as it starts melting.
Use
NorChill Soft Sided Coolers