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Food Safety

Food borne illnesses can strike anyone at anytime. However, children are at a higher risk than healthy adults. Most cases of food borne illnesses are the result of poor food handling, and poor personal hygiene. Read basic tips you need to know to protect yourself and your child.

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Food Safety for Your Family

You probably have lots of concerns about the foods you give to your child. Is it a nutritious meal? Will your child eat ...

Source: The Nemours Foundation
Artificial Food Colorings: Are They Linked to Hyperactivity?

Between 1955 and 1998, the United States' production of food dyes quadrupled. Food dyes, or artificial food colors, ...

Source: The Nemours Foundation
Is It Safe to Eat Food That's Dropped to the Floor?

Whenever my son drops food on the floor, he wants to eat it. I discourage him from doing so, but he invokes the ...

Source: The Nemours Foundation
USDA Gives Tips for Keeping Kids' Food Safe All Day

From the morning off-to-school rush until the kids come home after the bell sounds, knowing how to keep food safe is an ...

Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Summer Food Safety Tips

Source: New Mexico Department of Health
Think Safe Be Safe: Water Safety at Home

Source: Home Safety Council
Handling Eggs Safely

Source: New Mexico Department of Health
AAP Amends Its Stance on the Role of Diet in Preventing Allergies in Kids

Source: The Nemours Foundation
Safely Storing Food

Source: New Mexico Department of Health
Is Chicken Dangerous?

Source: Education.com
A Safely Packed Lunch or Picnic

Source: New Mexico Department of Health
Afraid of E. Coli?

Source: Education.com
Advocating for Your Child with Food Allergies at School

Source: Education.com
Fight BAC! Keep Family Food Safe

Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture

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