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Keep kids' lunches cool 
(HealthDay News) -- Kids need a healthy lunch to take to school or day camp, but parents must also be wary of food safety concerns when packing lunches.
Follow these suggestions to keep kids' lunches safe:
- Keep perishable foods cold with an insulated lunch bag, ice pack or frozen water bottle.
- Pack foods that won't spoil, such as trail mix, peanut butter, individual applesauce packs and more.
- Wash your child's lunch box or bag with warm, soapy water after each use, and clean counters before preparing food.
- If you pack lunch the night before, store perishable foods in the fridge -- it should be below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Wash all fruits and vegetables, including those with peels.
- Instruct your child to toss any perishable leftover foods; provide non-perishable snacks for later in the day.
- Make sure your child washes hands before each meal and snack.
Source: American Dietetic Association
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First published: 07/18/2011
Last updated: 07/18/2011
Reviewed by: HealthDay, a service of ScoutNews, LLC
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