Hot foods should be kept hot and cold foods should be kept cold. We all know that, but do we all practice it?
One study found that less than a third of parents included a cold pack when packing yogurt, deli-meat sandwiches and other foods needing refrigeration.
Here are some suggestions on how to safely pack a lunch for your child (and you too!):
- Wash your hands.
- Use a thermos for hot foods.
- Use cold packs or freeze said foods and drinks overnight (they’ll thaw in the lunchbox).
- Washout lunchboxes every day or if you’re brown bagging be sure to recycle.
- Toss in a couple of moist towellettes to remind your youngsters to wash before and after eating.
Simple enough, right?
Source: kidshealth.org
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