Provided food is properly prepared and stored at the correct TEMPERATURE until lunchtime, most foods are safe to eat.
Clean preparation of food is essential. Remember to wash hands and work surfaces thoroughly before preparing foods. Don't forget to use clean utensils as well.
Foods which are usually stored in a refrigerator are not suitable for lunches unless they can be refrigerated until eaten. Exceptions are foods like salad vegetables, fruits and spreads, such as vegemite or marmite, which are not highly perishable.
So, how can you keep foods cool? Well apart from placing them in a refrigerator, here are some other ways....
√ Place frozen ice bricks in the lunchbox.
√ Use insulated lunch boxes or a cooler (e.g. a small "Esky").
√ For school children, freeze a drink bottle containing water, fruit juice or cordinal. Place in a water tight plastic bag, and include with the lunch. Not only will this keep food cold, but kids love it! Yoghurt ans milk can also be frozen.
If you still cannot keep the food cold, avoid includin the following foods in the lunchbox.
X All meats apart from dried meat.
X Dairy products - yoghurt, soft cheeses and milk (flavoured or plain).
X Any other highly perishable food which you would normally keep in the fridge such as seafood and cooked leftovers.
*Avoid packing perishable foods for lunch which have just been cooked or warmed (e.g. meat loaf or boiled eggs). Such food should always be cooled in the refrigerator before being packed for lunches to prevent growing on the food.
What About Lunches I Buy???
There are a number of useful things to look for when buying food from takeaway outlets and restaurants to ensure the food you purchase is safe.
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