Back to school UAE: Is your child’s lunchbox safe in the heat? From ice packs to hygiene, what matters most
Cheese sandwich. Boiled egg. Yoghurt pot. Perfectly healthy at 6am, and, if packed wrong, perfectly risky by noon. With the school run back in full swing, so is the daily lunchbox routine, and with it, a risk most parents might forget to factor in: Heat. In the UAE, where temperatures can soar beyond 40°C, a lunchbox spends hours moving through conditions far warmer than a refrigerator. A…
As children head back to school in the UAE, parents must ensure their kids' lunchboxes remain safe in the heat. This is crucial due to the soaring temperatures, which can cause perishable foods to spoil quickly. Nutritionists, dietitians, and paediatricians recommend careful packing and temperature control to prevent foodborne illnesses associated with bacteria like Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus cereus. Ice packs and insulated lunch bags are strongly advised to maintain food safety.
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