It’s Tailgate Season: Food Safety Without Refrigeration

As football season kicks off and the smell of grilled burgers fills parking lots across the country, tailgating is as much a tradition as the game itself. Friends gather, food is shared, and coolers overflow with snacks, drinks, and barbecue favorites. Amid the celebration lies an often-overlooked risk: foodborne illness. Without reliable refrigeration, popular tailgate foods can quickly enter the “danger zone” where bacteria multiply. Understanding how to keep food safe in these settings is critical for avoiding a game day ruined by food poisoning.

Why Food Safety Is a Bigger Challenge Outdoors

Unlike at home, where refrigerators, sinks, and clean utensils are readily available, tailgating and picnic environments lack the infrastr

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