Is there any benefit in using coolbags to transport food home from the supermarket?
YES. The temperature of perishable food which is left unprotected (e.g. left in the boot of the car), for long periods of time can rise. This gives bacteria an opportunity to multiply to dangerously high levels, which in turn may result in food poisoning. Coolbags and other insultated containers with ice-blocks helps maintain chilled food temperaturs and therefore, reduce the hazard of bacterial multiplication. Remember to always take chilled foods home quickly and store it in the refrigerator as soon as possible. It is not advisable to refreeze products which have defrosted.
