USDA Reminds Families To Follow Food Safety Practices

Sunday, September 12th, 2021 -- 8:09 AM

As students, parents and caretakers adjust to a physical return to classrooms this fall, the U. S. Department of Agriculture reminds families to follow food safety practices to prevent foodborne illness when it comes to preparing frozen foods.

After a year of virtual learning, households are adjusting to new schedules and routines as students and schools return to in-person learning. When it comes to packing lunches, preparing after-school snacks, or quick and convenient dinners between after-school activities, frozen foods are a popular option. In a recent USDA study, 76 percent of study participants said they would buy not-ready-to-eat frozen chicken products for their children to prepare at home.

You should follow several tips to prepare frozen foods safely all school year long including check the package, wash hands and surfaces, use a food thermometer, and keep out of the danger zone.

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