Resource | Policy Memos
FD-152: Discontinuance of the High Security Seal Requirement for USDA Foods Deliveries
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will discontinue the requirement for vendors to use high security seals to secure USDA Foods deliveries as of July 1, 2023.
04/05/2023
Resource | Fact Sheets
USDA Foods General Recommendations: Handwashing, Cleaning, and Disinfecting for Household Program Operators
These handouts provide general recommendations on handwashing, cleaning, and disinfecting, to operators of USDA Foods household programs including CSFP, TEFAP, and FDPIR.
05/26/2021
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
Best Practices to Safely Handle and Store USDA Foods at Home
A set of three handouts on best practices to help you safely handle and store USDA foods at home.
04/12/2021
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2017-0064
Donated Food Storage, Distribution, and Product Dating
This memorandum is meant to provide clarification and guidance on policies and procedures for donated food storage and distribution as they relate to product dating.
FD-107
11/21/2017
Resource | Guidance Documents | FNS-GD-2014-0045
Responding to Food Recall Procedures for Recalls of USDA Foods
This manual was developed to provide an overview of the recall process for USDA Foods with a focus on school meals programs.
05/30/2014