Keeping school lunchboxes safe

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Remember that sandwiches containing meat or other foods that require refrigeration should be kept as cold as possible until lunch.

• An insulated box or bag can be used to help keep lunches cool.
• It is important that lunches are not kept in a warm place such as near radiators or in direct sunlight
• Throw away any perishable food that hasn’t been eaten at the end of the day
• Wash and dry reusable water bottles, lids and lunchboxes every day in warm soapy water
• To keep the cool air in, minimize the number of times your child needs to open the lunchbox, by packing other food items that don’t need to be kept cool separately
• Cut back on single use plastics like cling-film and use reusable containers.
• And last, always remember to wash your hands before eating lunch.