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Health & Nutrition: Food Safety and Quality

Can I feed my infant directly from the jar of baby food?

No, because the surface of the container hasn't been cleaned and may contain harmful bacteria. Also, bacteria from the baby's mouth contaminates the food and the bacteria can grow and multiply before the food is served again. Too many bacteria can make the baby sick.