Summer weather is great for picnics, but the heat could spoil your food.

Keeping hot food hot and cold food cold during the picnic is the goal, according to health experts.

Their advice is to bring coolers and ice packs to stop food from entering the temperature danger zone of 40 degrees to 140 degrees.

In general, food should not sit outside for more than an hour on a hot day. Doctors recommend putting food away shortly after serving it.

Cook food in small batches, so it does not have to be sitting out for longer than necessary.

It’s also important to remember to cover your picnic dishes to keep bugs and other debris out.

Remember to also pack the hand sanitizer if you’re not near a sink.