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From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute.
Are you packing lunches for children as they return to school? For most of us, it’s been a long time since their lunch bags have been packed for in-person school. Here are a few important preparation guidelines to ensure food safety for your child:
- After each use, clean lunch bags with warm soapy water, rinse, and dry.
- Start with clean home food preparation surfaces.
- Always wash your hands with soap for twenty seconds before food preparation.
- If you’re packing whole fruit, rinse with cool, running water. This includes grapes, oranges, apples, and peaches. Remember once you cut fruits and vegetables, they are considered perishable food. They need to be kept at 40 degrees F or below.
This is Susie Craig from Food Safety in a Minute.
Resources
Packing a Safe Lunch for School. Esther Ellis. Eat Right. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 2/1/20.
Accessed online 8/16/21