Welcome back to school! It's National Food Safety Education Month

It's time again to pack lunches and snacks, and as we're getting our children's lunches ready for the day, it's important to take into account food safety when choosing foods.

The FDA recommends four easy steps in food handling:

1. Clean
   Wash hands, cutting boards, and utensils before and after contact with raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs.
2. Separate
   Keep raw meat and poultry apart from foods that won't be cooked.
3. Cook
   Use a food thermometer - you can;t tell if food is cooked safely by how it looks.
4. Chill
   Chill leftovers and takeout foods within two hours and keep the fridge at 40 degrees or below.

Check out these Meal and Snack Ideas for fresh ideas on foods for your family!