Food Safety for Child Nutrition Programs--Handwashing

Teacher of the Year Ceremony
Due to inclement weather, the Teacher of the Year Ceremony has been postponed to December 16, 2025 from 5-7pm. Doors will open at 4pm. The Ceremony will take place at the Bushnell Theater in Hartford, and the order of events will remain the same.

Food Safety for Child Nutrition Programs

Handwashing

Handwashing in food service is essential for preventing the spread of harmful bacteria and viruses, which can lead to foodborne illnesses. Proper hand hygiene is a key practice for food handlers to ensure food safety.

Resources

Handwashing Posters (Institute of Child Nutrition)
Handwashing Videos
- A Flash of Food Safety Handwashing: How to Wash Your Hands (USDA)
- A Flash of Food Safety Handwashing: How to Wash Your Hands (Spanish): Lavado de Manos: Cómo Lavarse las Manos (USDA)
Mealtime Memo August 2024: Preventing Illness with Handwashing and Glove Use (USDA)
More resources: "Handwashing" in CSDE's Resource List for Food Safety in Child Nutrition Programs