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On March 11, 2025, prospective early childhood caregivers took part in a crucial Food Safety Training led by Julienne Mannix; Principal Public Health Inspector at the Central Board of Health.
When working in daycare centers or preschools where meals are prepared on-site, food safety is essential in preventing foodborne illnesses and ensuring the well-being of young children. This training provided participants with critical knowledge on:
- Keeping clean – Maintaining hygiene in food handling
- Separating raw and cooked foods – Preventing cross-contamination
- Maintaining safe food temperatures – Keep hot food hot and cold food cold
- Cooking thoroughly – Ensuring food is properly heated
- Using safe water and raw materials – Reducing contamination risks
Beyond food safety, the session also emphasized:
- Hand hygiene best practices – Proper handwashing techniques
- Cleaning, disinfection & general sanitation – Keeping spaces germ-free
- Cough & sneeze etiquette – Reducing the spread of germs by practicing proper cough etiquette
- Pest control measures – Preventing infestations in food areas
By mastering these essential practices, caregivers can create healthier, safer environments for the children in their care. Knowledge is protection!
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This was very much needed thank you
It is important to give children good food.
No doubt, you are what you eat. And if the children eat junk, then their minds will be junky!
Let’s hope the establishments concerned are reading this