Other Ag News: USDA Reminds Families to Pack Food Safety with Back-to-School Lunches

WASHINGTON, August 5, 2025 — Back-to-school shopping usually means backpacks, notebooks and lunchboxes. But don’t forget to add food safety to the list.

Young children, especially those under age five, are more likely to get seriously sick from foodborne illness. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reminding parents, caregivers, and anyone packing school lunches to follow a few simple food safety steps.