Memorial Day Traditions and Safety

Memorial Day Food Safety

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Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service.  Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries and memorials of soldiers who lost their lives protecting our freedoms.  On Memorial Day the flag is raised briskly to the top of the staff and then solemnly lowered to the half-staff position, where it remains until noon. It is then raised to full-staff for the remainder of the day. At 3 p.m. local time, a national moment of remembrance takes place.

Memorial Day often marks the start of the summer vacation season. Families gather together for a long weekend marked by barbecuing, fireworks and trips to the beach. This is an important time to remember food safety practices.

The History of Memorial Day

Safe Summer Grilling Advice 
from the Department of Agriculture


Food Safety Advice for

Beach and Boat Outings

November 29, National Leftover Day Do you still have leftover turkey in your refrigerator?

Leftovers
Refrigerate or freeze leftovers within two hours. Keep your freezer  at 0°F and the fridge below 40°F. Foods held at temperatures above 40 °F for more than 2 hours should not be consumed. Use an appliance thermometer to monitor temperatures.

Use the chart below as a guide.

To learn more about food safety, visit http://www.homefoodsafety.org/

For the Refrigerator Door

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Memorial Day Traditions and Safety

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service.  Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries and memorials of soldiers who lost their lives protecting our freedoms.  On Memorial Day the flag is raised briskly to the top of the staff and then solemnly lowered to the half-staff position, where it remains until noon. It is then raised to full-staff for the remainder of the day. At 3 p.m. local time, a national moment of remembrance takes place.

Memorial Day often marks the start of the summer vacation season. Families gather together for a long weekend marked by barbecuing, fireworks and trips to the beach. This is an important time to remember food safety practices.

The History of Memorial Day

visit www.fightbac.org


Safe Summer Grilling Advice
from the Department of Agriculture

Food Safety Advice for

Beach and Boat Outings

National Safe Boating Week 2011
May 21 - 27, 2011