Whether it’s to school or work, millions of people carry in their lunches. If food brought from home and is not prepared, packed, and stored properly – bacteria growth can occur in as little as two hours – and cause food illness.
College students are under a lot of pressure and they often get their meals the quickest and easiest way possible. When it comes to safely preparing meals, many college kids simply don’t know what it takes to make the grade in food safety, and many end up with a foodborne illness.
November 3rd is National Sandwich Day! A great time to check out the sandwich specials and discounts, but also to brush up on food safety in the preparation and care of perishable foods. Sandwiches can contain perishable foods, which if not handled properly, can result in foodborne illness.
Also, use #NationalSandwichDay on social media to find sandwich day special deals and promotions.
The second full week of October is National School Lunch Week (NSLW) and promotes the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom.
Are you packing your child’s lunches? This week is the perfect week to brush up on your food safe packing skills. Send your kids to school with healthy and safe lunches.
Children under the age of five are at an increased risk for foodborne illness and related health complications. Food safety for young children depends on the behaviors of their parents and caregivers.
Sandwiches are potentially high risk food items. They can contain raw ingredients (e.g., vegetables) – that if not washed – can harbor dangerous bacteria like E. coli.
Sandwiches can also have cold cuts – which can contain a bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes. Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people with weakened immune systems are at a greater risk of getting a serious infection from Listeria.
Children are at an increased risk to a foodborne illness because a child’s immune system is not as developed as an adult’s.
If you plan to prepare and pack food for your child – extra care must be taken with perishable food to prevent the growth of bacteria that can cause illness.
Many people may not be aware that sandwiches are high risk food illness items.
Sandwiches can contain perishable foods (those likely to spoil or become unsafe – if not kept refrigerated) or raw vegetables – that if not washed – can harbor dangerous bacteria. Likewise, if sandwiches are not prepared, packed, and stored properly – bacteria growth can occur and cause food illness.
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