As the school year kicks off with a whirlwind of emotions and activities, the race to balance new routines and responsibilities often leads to moments of absentmindedness. Amidst the chaos, it’s easy to overlook a critical aspect: ensuring the safety of the meals your children carry to school. Neglecting food
Continue Reading Back-to-school food safety tips: Ensuring healthy and safe lunches for students
A new school year is approaching and with it, changes to your usual routine.
“Parents are juggling many decisions as students may be returning to school for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and others may still be distance learning,” said Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary for Food
Continue Reading Simple steps can prevent serious back-to-school food poisoning
Back-to-school season is upon us and there are simple tips and tricks that can help parents and kids alike pack pathogen-free lunches.
Number one on the list? Handwashing
It’s the first step in avoiding foodborne illnesses. Sounds easy enough, right? Well, a recent study by the USDA found that 97
Continue Reading Don’t let lunch become a sickening experience this school year
Fall is fast approaching which means the back-to-school buzz is underway for school supplies lists, and grocery lists. Many parents will resume packing lunches for their kids during the week.
When food is left at room temperature in a lunch box or bag all morning, bacteria can grow to dangerous
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It’s back-to-school time, and, for many students, that means that many parents will be packing lunches for their kids again. Leaving food at room temperature can cause bacteria to grow to dangerous levels that can cause illness. Bacteria grow most rapidly in the range of temperatures between 40 degrees F
Continue Reading USDA Offers Back-to-School Food Safety Tips for Parents
