Now that you're back in school and packing lunches every day... well, what are you packing for lunch? The recent outbreak of listeria and the recall of sandwich meat in Canada has had everyone on edge, so Kidzworld is taking a closer look into your school lunch bag.
What's in Your Sandwich Meat? p4c4g
Here's an eye-opening fact - sandwich meat isn't actually made of meat, as such. It's made of meat products. Sandwich meats, hot dogs, bacon and sausages can all potentially be breeding grounds for listeria because of the amount of processing that's required to make them. Take that slice of bologna in your sandwich - it's made by liquefying pig parts and maybe even a few chicken or cow parts too. There are also a variety of chemicals mixed in there to make it taste better, improve the color, and prolong shelf life.
Ham is a popular sandwich meat
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Maple Leaf Foods in Canada issued a massive food recall after listeria was found in sandwich meat. Listeria is a type of bacteria that causes food poisoning, but it can survive and continue to grow on foods in your fridge. Plus, it looks, smells and tastes normal, so you can't tell that it's doctor right away!
Make sure to check for recalls
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There are lots of fun, healthy and delicious lunches you can make instead of sandwiches. You can chop up your favorite vegetables and throw it all together to make a salad, or slice up some fruit to make a refreshing fruit salad. Leave chips, cookies and other Quick and Healthy Lunch Ideas.
You can even make apple sandwiches!
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