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This is Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension.
Did you know babies and toddlers have increased risks for foodborne illness? Without a fully developed immune system, they are more likely to become ill if exposed to disease causing bacteria. They are more likely to have serious complications, increased risk of hospitalization, and a more difficult time getting well.
Whether you’re making your own baby food or purchasing it, always use a clean spoon to portion food into a clean bowl. If you don’t use the whole jar, it should be refrigerated in the original container at forty (40) degrees Fahrenheit or below. Label the jar with the opening date. If you’re making baby food, follow basic food safety guidelines from the Partnership for Food Safety Education and your pediatrician.
This is Susie Craig from Food Safety in a Minute, from Washington State University Extension