The annual college entrance examination is about to begin. Food safety experts remind us that as we are currently in the flood season and temperatures are rising, the hot and humid climate is conducive to the growth of various pathogenic bacteria, making food-borne and water-borne diseases more common. During this critical week of final exam preparation, parents should arrange their children's diets rationally, paying special attention to food and water hygiene to ensure the children eat both safely and nutritiously.
Food safety experts advise parents to follow five key points when preparing meals for students during this critical week: Keep clean, wash your hands frequently before and during food preparation. Separate raw and cooked foods, wash and store raw meat, poultry, seafood, and other foods separately, and avoid using the same utensils before and after preparation. Cook food thoroughly, especially meat, poultry, eggs, and seafood. Store food correctly, promptly refrigerate cooked and perishable foods, and reheat them thoroughly before consumption. Use clean water and food ingredients; do not purchase food that looks abnormal, has spoiled, or is past its expiration date; do not buy food from unlicensed vendors; and do not drink untreated water.