{"id":9456,"date":"2020-03-10T06:20:32","date_gmt":"2020-03-10T11:20:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/?p=9456"},"modified":"2020-03-10T09:26:05","modified_gmt":"2020-03-10T14:26:05","slug":"keeping-bag-lunches-school-lunches-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/food-safety-news\/keeping-bag-lunches-school-lunches-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Carry-in Lunches Safe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether it&#8217;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 &#8211; bacteria growth can occur and cause food illness.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, during warmer months bacteria multiply faster \u2013 so preparing food for outdoor travel is more challenging.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-18190\" src=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/lunch-bag-food-safety.jpg\" alt=\"lunch-bag-food-safety\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/lunch-bag-food-safety.jpg 800w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/lunch-bag-food-safety-125x83.jpg 125w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/lunch-bag-food-safety-250x167.jpg 250w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/lunch-bag-food-safety-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/lunch-bag-food-safety-696x464.jpg 696w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/lunch-bag-food-safety-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p>Bacteria can grow rapidly at temperatures between 40\u00b0F &#8211; 140\u00b0F. In just 2 hours, these microorganisms can multiply to dangerous levels and can cause foodborne illness.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19067 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/two_hour_rule_food_safety.jpg\" alt=\"two_hour_rule_food_safety\" width=\"1024\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/two_hour_rule_food_safety.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/two_hour_rule_food_safety-125x65.jpg 125w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/two_hour_rule_food_safety-250x130.jpg 250w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/two_hour_rule_food_safety-768x398.jpg 768w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/two_hour_rule_food_safety-696x361.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<h3>Bag Packing Food Safety Tips<\/h3>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><strong>Perishable Food.<\/strong> If the lunch\/snack contains perishable food items like luncheon meats, eggs, cheese, or yogurt, make sure to pack it with at least two cold sources.\u00a0 Harmful bacteria multiply rapidly so perishable food transported without an ice source won&#8217;t stay safe long.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"help-box\">\r\n<div class=\"help-title\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;\" src=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/index_files\/food_safety_training_banner_icon.png\" alt=\"Food Safety Training\" width=\"39\" height=\"39\" align=\"absmiddle\" \/> Food Safety & Allergy Training - 10% OFF SALE<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"help-link\"><a class=\"help-button\" title=\"Food Safety Training\" href=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/food-safety-training-types\/\">More\/Enroll<\/a><\/div>\r\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\r\n<div style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Learn about proper hygiene, cross contamination, cold and hot food safety, foodborne pathogens, and best practices to prevent foodborne illness.<\/li>\r\n<li>Food Manager Training & ANSI Certification - $99.00<\/li>\r\n<li>Food Handler Training - only $7.00!<\/li>\r\n<li>HACCP Training: 16hr\/4hr\/1hr<\/li>\r\n<li>Food Allergy Training - $15.00<\/li>\r\n<li>Enter Promo \"train10off\" at Checkout<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><strong>Freeze Liquids Beforehand.<\/strong> Frozen juice boxes or water can also be used as freezer packs. Freeze these items overnight and use with at least one other freezer pack.\u00a0 By lunchtime, the liquids should be thawed and ready to drink.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insulated Bag.<\/strong> Pack lunches containing perishable food in an insulated lunchbox or soft-sided lunch bag. Perishable food can be unsafe to eat by lunchtime if packed in a paper bag.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hot Foods.<\/strong> If packing a hot lunch, like soup, chili or stew, use an insulated container to keep it hot. Fill the container with boiling water, let stand for a few minutes, empty, and then put in the piping hot food. Tell children to keep the insulated container closed until lunchtime to keep the food hot &#8211; 140 \u00b0F or above.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refrigerate if Packing Beforehand.<\/strong> If packing a child\u2019s lunch the night before, parents should leave it in the refrigerator overnight. The meal will stay cold longer because everything will be refrigerator temperature when it is placed in the lunchbox.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Individual Baggies for Groups.<\/strong> If you\u2019re responsible for packing snack for the team, troop, or group, keep perishable foods in a cooler with ice or cold packs until snack time. Pack snacks in individual baggies or containers, rather than having children share food from one serving dish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"  style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20265\" src=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/children_school_lunch_sandwich_food_safety_illness_010_shutterstock_568229575.jpg\" alt=\"lunch_sandwich_food_safety_illness\" width=\"1024\" height=\"676\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/children_school_lunch_sandwich_food_safety_illness_010_shutterstock_568229575.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/children_school_lunch_sandwich_food_safety_illness_010_shutterstock_568229575-250x165.jpg 250w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/children_school_lunch_sandwich_food_safety_illness_010_shutterstock_568229575-125x83.jpg 125w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/children_school_lunch_sandwich_food_safety_illness_010_shutterstock_568229575-768x507.jpg 768w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/children_school_lunch_sandwich_food_safety_illness_010_shutterstock_568229575-696x459.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t<figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\" >\n\t\t\t<span class=\"media-credit\">Image Source: Shutterstock<\/span>\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t<\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<h3>Lunch Storage Tips<\/h3>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><strong>Keep food cold.<\/strong> If possible, a child\u2019s lunch should be stored in a refrigerator or cooler with ice upon arrival. Leave the lid of the lunchbox or bag open in the fridge so that cold air can better circulate and keep the food cold.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cleaning and Disposal Tips<\/h3>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><strong>Keep hands clean.<\/strong> Pack disposable wipes for washing hands before and after eating.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discard leftovers and disposable items.<\/strong> After lunch, discard all leftover food, used food packaging, and paper bags. Do not reuse packaging because it could contaminate other food and cause foodborne illness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-14355\" src=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/school-lunch-food-safety.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1638\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/school-lunch-food-safety.jpg 819w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/school-lunch-food-safety-72x90.jpg 72w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/school-lunch-food-safety-180x225.jpg 180w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/school-lunch-food-safety-768x960.jpg 768w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/school-lunch-food-safety-696x870.jpg 696w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/school-lunch-food-safety-336x420.jpg 336w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<p>\u00a1De regreso a clases! Env\u00ede a sus ni\u00f1os (as) de regreso a la escuela con almuerzos salubres y sabrosos siguiendo nuestros consejitos.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-9457 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/13958113_1141390095907346_8980991895010938275_o-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"13958113_1141390095907346_8980991895010938275_o\" width=\"640\" height=\"320\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<p>Back to school! To send their children back to school with lunches, wholesome and tasty following our tips.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-9459\" src=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/14054537_1141389352574087_780377302087590702_o-1024x506.jpg\" alt=\"14054537_1141389352574087_780377302087590702_o\" width=\"640\" height=\"316\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<h3>General Information<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/wps\/portal\/fsis\/topics\/food-safety-education\/get-answers\/food-safety-fact-sheets\/safe-food-handling\/keeping-bag-lunches-safe\/CT_Index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" rel=\"nofollow\" >Keeping &#8220;Bag&#8221; Lunches Safe<\/a>\u00a0(USDA)<br \/>\nSafe handling recommendations to prevent foodborne illness from &#8220;bag&#8221; lunches.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>March 10th is National Pack Your Lunch Day. Whether it&#8217;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 &#8211; bacteria growth can occur in as little as two hours &#8211; and cause food illness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":20265,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1106,1321],"tags":[1138,82],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9456"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9456"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9456\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20267,"href":"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9456\/revisions\/20267"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20265"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9456"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9456"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9456"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}