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Back to School Food Safety!

Back to school
Have a great school year! Photo: USDA Flickr

It’s almost time for schools to gear up for the year! For families that pack lunch to go, here are some tips to remember:

  • Wash your hands before prepping any food.
  • Use ice packs or frozen juice boxes to keep cold foods cold in an insulated lunch tote.
  • Rinse fruits and vegetables with water and blot dry with a paper towel.
  • Remind kids to store their lunch in a refrigerator at school if available.

Learn more tips at www.fightbac.org/kidsfoodsafety/school-lunches/.

About Karen Blakeslee

The Rapid Response Center was formed in 1995 as a resource for Kansas State University Research & Extension Agents. Resource topics included Food Science, Human Nutrition, Food Service, Textiles, Home Care and other consumer topics. Since that time, the Center has grown to be of valuable assistance to Kansas State University Extension Specialists in those areas.