1. Food Safety For Children Quick and Easy Tips www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk

2. Basic Overview Washing Hands The Three C’s to Food Safety

3. Wash Your Hands It is the first defense against food-borne illnesses Children under age 5 are most susceptible https:/.../newsletter/ newsletter_1002.html

4. Helping Children Wash Hands Use warm running water and soap Wash for 10-20 seconds Rinse Dry with a paper towel Throw paper towel away in a garbage

5. The Three C’s to Cooking Cook It Clean It Cool It www.foodprotection.org

6. Cook It Eggs…………………………..155°F Beef, Pork, Lamb, Veil………160°F Poultry…………………………170°F Seafood………………………..165°F Foods in the Microwave………165ºF

7. Additional Cooking Reference Contact The USDA’S Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-800-535-4555 Answer Questions: Proper food handling How to tell if food is safe to eat How to better understand food labels

8. Clean It Wash any utensils that touch raw meats Wash counters/surfaces after handling meats www.mcdpri.com

9. Cool It Use shallow cooling pans- 3 inches deep or less Immediately place cooked foods into refrigerator after meals lancaster.unl.edu