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Essential Food Safety Tips for Eating Outdoors

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Keep It Covered

Ants, bees, and flies frequently make appearances at outdoor functions, but to deter them from landing on food, keep everything covered loosely with aluminium foil, plastic wrap, or tupperware when it's not being served. Not only will it stop pests from ruining the fun, but it will also make cleaning up easier. At the end of the day, insects aren't just a nuisance, but they can also be a health threat! 


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