When cooking for toddlers, you should clean vegetables thoroughly, especially lettuce, spinach, and other salad greens. Children should avoid eating raw or undercooked sprouts as they may contain germs. Likewise, keep raw meats, poultry, fish, and seafood away from cooked food, fruits, and vegetables. Thoroughly wash hands, utensils, and chopping boards after handling raw meats and before using the same items to process vegetables (2).