Use dry milk and dry milk products for cooking only. If you reconstitute them before using, be sure to refrigerate them safely. Label milk products with the date they were prepared, and discard them within 24 hours. The fresh fruits and vegetables that you serve to children should always be cleaned before they are eaten - raw or cooked. Always wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly with water, even if they look clean.
Washing removes dirt, chemicals and some bacteria.
Using a food brush under running water helps to clean foods. Even if food looks and tastes good, it may cause a food-borne illness. Be sure to date foods that could spoil. The list below gives you tips on when to discard food. Discard Food Look at the expiration date on unopened containers of food.