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Food Safety Inside of the School

Allergies, choking hazards and other dangers can make something as simple as a meal a potential indoor risk to preschoolers. Between 2 and 8 percent of babies and children have food allergies, according to the National Health and Safety Performance Standards. Facilities should maintain written instructions and care plans for students with food allergies. This can help to reduce the risk of a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. Preschools also must make sure dishes, cups and utensils have smooth or rounded surfaces, aren't cracked and don't have sharp pieces. The school staff should clean and sanitize any reusable dishware and utensils to prevent contamination with potentially harmful bacteria. Another critical food-related issue is choking hazards. This includes anything that potentially could clog a young child's airway, such as round, sticky, hard or thick food items. Schools should avoid serving foods such as hot dogs, marshmallows, hard candy, whole nuts, whole grapes or raw carrots.outdoor playground equipment