Food Safety & Deliveries

#Food Safety Concerns Follow simple tips to practice food safety:

• Wash hands and fresh produce thoroughly
• Separate raw meat, poultry, and seafood, from ready-to-eat foods
• Cook to proper temperatures (use a food thermometer if possible)
• Clean and disinfect surfaces 
• Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours
• And most importantly - enjoy healthful food choices and have fun in the kitchen!

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Source: eatright.org. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
 
#Food Deliveries Prepare all meals at home if possible. If you need to order through a home delivery service, make sure to:

• Limit in-person contact if possible. Ask for the delivery to be left in a safe spot outside your house
• Pay online or on the phone if possible
• Stay at least 2 meters away from the delivery person
• Dispose of packaging in a safe manner and clean/disinfect surfaces
• Wash your hand with soap and water or use a hand sanitize

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Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Contributors: Ms. Samaah Chalil, Ms. Raji Anand, Dr. Sohaila Cheema and Dr. Sathyanarayanan Doraiswamy

Editing: Mr. John Hayward