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To ensure camp food safety, handle and store food properly, keep a clean kitchen area, and separate raw meat from other food. Store food in sealed containers to prevent contamination and exposure to wildlife. Keep raw meat and trash away from cooking and eating areas.
Setting Up a Safe Kitchen Area
When setting up your kitchen area, choose a location at least 100 feet away from any water source, latrine, and other potential contamination sources. The kitchen area should be well-ventilated and protected from wind and rain. Use a fire pit or a designated cooking area, keeping a bucket of water nearby to extinguish any accidental fires. Keep raw meat and other food items in sealed containers to prevent cross-contamination.
Food Handling and Storage
When handling food, wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before and after handling food. Use clean utensils and cutting boards for each food item. Store raw meat, poultry, and fish in sealed containers at a minimum of 4 inches off the ground and 10 inches away from other food items. Keep food in sealed containers at a consistent refrigerator temperature of 40°F (4°C) or below. Use a cooler with ice packs if refrigeration is not available.
Waste Disposal and Prevention of Attracting Wildlife
Dispose of raw meat and trash properly, storing them in sealed containers away from the kitchen area. Use bear-resistant containers or hang them at least 10 feet off the ground and 4 feet out from the trunk, using a rope or cable with a weight to prevent theft or tampering. Keep a clean campsite, storing food and trash away from the campsite to prevent attracting wildlife.
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