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All hands to the pumps

Handwashing reduced the incidence of gastrointestinal illnesses by 31%.

Question:

Is it safe for kids to keep chicken wraps in their lunch boxes until midday in the heat of summer?

Answer:

Students, sports fans and outdoor trampers all have one thing in common: packed lunches. Making sure that lunch is safe, and not bacteria-laden, is the job

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