As the kiddos head back to school, many parents are going to be packing a lot of lunches. It’s important to know how to safely store the food to prevent foodborne illnesses. Washing your hands thoroughly is the first step in prepping meals and then remember not to overpack to avoid having to store perishables. Frontier Extension District Agent Chelsey Richmond has some tips on keeping the food cold.
She adds to remember to unpack the lunch boxes when the kids get home from school to throw away any trash and store any leftover food that can be saved.
