And, we often collaborate with local agencies, organizations and groups to assist with their public outreach and education efforts. Contact FCS about our new Handle With Care food safety program. People with weak immune systems are particularly vulnerable to foodborne illness. This is especially true for infants and children under five years of age. They are more at risk for foodborne illness because their immune systems are not yet fully developed and their bodies don't easily fight bacteria.
Bacteria are one cause of foodborne illness.
They cannot be seen, smelled or tasted. The only way to be certain that food, formula and breast milk are safe is to follow good food handling practices most importantly, proper cleaning and cooking. It is critical that parents of newborn infants and young children, especially, learn how to keep food, formula and breast milk safe and germ-free. It has been successfully pilot tested throughout New Jersey and has received enthusiastic reviews by educators and clients, alike. Contact us today to learn how you can add Handle With Care to your nutrition and health education programming efforts.