How to prevent picnic food safety mistakes

Spring and summer are prime time for picnics, a chance to enjoy your favorite foods in the great outdoors. When you're relaxing with family and friends, it's easy to get caught up in the fun and accidentally cross-contaminate food, or forget to pack enough ice to keep your cooler chilled. Unfortunately, one small error can sicken your whole crew, making you one unpopular host! In fact, one in six Americans gets sick every year from foodborne pathogens. Reduce your odds of foodborne illness by avoiding these seven common picnic food slip-ups.