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From Washington State University Extension, welcome to Food Safety in a Minute.
Do you pack lunches for school and work? Here are some easy ways to pack waste-free lunches while keeping food safety in mind. They’re good for our environment, easy on your food budget, and healthy.
- Think “reusable.” Reusable items include lunch boxes or cloth bags, utensils,
storage containers, and re-fillable beverage containers. Avoid using single use
items such as plastic bags, plastic wrap, and plastic utensils. Keep reusable items
safe by cleaning and sanitizing items after each use. - Reduce food waste and stretch your food budget by using leftovers in your
refrigerator. In your lunch bag, prevent the growth of disease-causing bacteria,
keeping cold items cold (40 degrees F or below) and hot items hot (140 degrees F
or above).
Thanks for listening, I’m Susie Craig.
Resources
Partnership for Food Safety Education. The Core Four. Accessed online 1/6/23.
Stanton, Laura M. Ten Tips for Packing Waste-Free Lunches. Ohio State University Extension Family and
Consumer Sciences (PDF). Accessed online 1/6/23.