How long can yogurt be in a lunch box? And other school lunch questions answered

Back-to-school season means your weekday menus go under a total revamp, including quick and easy breakfasts in the morning and simple, kid-friendly dinners at night. And there’s also the issue of lunches. Before packing your child’s lunch, it’s important to think about food safety. How long will yogurt or ranch dressing stay fresh in a lunchbox? Will fried food or condiments on sandwiches get soggy? These are only a few of the many questions parents should ask themselves when thinking about what to put inside their child’s lunch box. We have the answers to some common school lunch questions to help parents make the best food choices.