Comments on: What About The Groceries In Your Hot Car?

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By: Penny Klatell, PhD, RN, ACC

Penny Klatell, PhD, RN, ACC — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:53:34 +0000

In reply to Rebecca Livermore. Thanks, Rebecca. I sometimes get distracted and stop for coffee and at the cleaners, etc. and forget that the groceries or the stuff from the farmers' market is in the car. I now keep insulated bags in the trunk and use them all of the time. They're great at keeping things cool for short periods of time.

By: Rebecca Livermore

Rebecca Livermore — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 05:44:36 +0000

These are some great tips, Penny! I always try to be careful with this, and thankfully the grocery store isn’t too far from home, but even that can be a bit much in really hot weather.

By: Penny Klatell, PhD, RN, ACC

Penny Klatell, PhD, RN, ACC — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:46:07 +0000

In reply to Kim Gusta. Thanks, Kim. It's been extremely hot in the Northeast and the heat has been a reminder that all of that food sitting in the hot car can pose a real problem -- and one that's so easy to overlook!

By: Kim Gusta

Kim Gusta — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:03:40 +0000

Good reminders! We live in New Mexico so I try to be mindful of the high temps when grocery shopping. Thanks for the tips.