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[ ] Aspirin [ ] Over-the-counter cough and cold medicine [ ] Antinausea medication [ ] Adult medication [ ] Medication prescribed for another person or condition [ ] Anything expired [ ] Chewables [ ] Syrup of ipecac Always visit a hospital or the nearest pharmacy, before giving your baby or toddler any medication, especially for the first time. Young children are much more likely than adults to have adverse drug reactions, so giving your child prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medication – even "natural" or "herbal" medicine – is serious business.

1. Processed meats Processed meats such as, ham, bacon and hot dogs are full of unhealthy fats and also contain chemical compounds that are harmful to health. A processed meat is any kind of white or red meat that has been smoked, salted, fermented, cured, or processed in any way to improve preservation or enhance flavor. Most processed meats contain nitrites and nitrates, chemical additives used for preserving that have been associated with various cancers. Processed meat has been classified as a carcinogen by The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). What to consume:  Buy grass-fed beef or goat meat.  Pasture-raised turkey and chicken. Cook it and slice it yourself. 2. Margarine Margarine is high in trans fat, which has been associated with greater risk of death and coronary heart disease. Industrial trans fat consumption is associated with a 34% increase in mortality, a 28% increased risk of mortality from coronary heart disease mortality...

Food safety refers to handling, preparing and storing food in a way to best reduce the risk of individuals becoming sick from foodborne illnesses. AIM: to prevent food from becoming contaminated and causing food poisoning. THE PRINCIPLES OF FOOD SAFETY ◾Properly cleaning and sanitising all surfaces, equipment and utensils ◾Maintaining a high level of personal hygiene, especially hand-washing ◾Storing, chilling and heating food correctly with regards to temperature, environment and equipment ◾Implementing effective pest control ◾Comprehending food allergies, food poisoning and food intolerance Regardless of why you are handling food, whether as part of your job or cooking at home, it is essential to always apply the proper food safety principles.  A number of potential food hazards exist in a food handling environment, many of which carry with them serious consequences. Food business owners are placed solely responsible for food safety. They must ensure...