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Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Food Safety Practices to Expect from Your Fresh Produce Distributor

Use this information to determine if a potential or current supplier is a reputable source of fresh produce for your school nutrition program.

08/07/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Verifying Farm Food Safety

Child Nutrition program operators may want to visit a farm before purchasing produce. During a visit, you can observe and ask questions about produce handling and food safety practices.

08/07/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Food Safety Tips for School Gardens

Information about food safety issues in school gardens. Includes topics such as site selection, materials, and water use; chemical and fertilizer use; compost and manure use; growing and harvesting produce; using school garden produce in your school meals program and addressing community donations.

08/07/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Best Practices for Handling Fresh Produce in Schools

Best practices associated with handling fresh produce in schools, including information on purchasing and receiving, washing and preparation, hand hygiene, serving, and storage of fresh produce. Also includes recommendations for specific fruits and vegetables. 

08/07/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Food Safety COVID-19 Resources

Learn more about COVID-19 food safety resources available to FNS program operators including new resources for school nutrition professionals from the Institute of Child Nutrition. 

05/12/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Creating a Culture of Food Safety & Using the Action Guide

Creating food-safe schools takes time and hard work. The Action Guide will help you recognize where you’re starting and what you can build over time. Once you have a complete blueprint, with all the necessary pieces in one place, you will have a valuable and lasting tool.

02/06/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Produce Safety Resources

Resources available for PSU graduates.  

01/25/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Food Safety Emergency Response

This page provides resources that can help FNS program operators prevent foodborne illness during emergencies and disasters. The Food Safety Emergency Response Pocket Guide supports school nutrition professionals in their response to food safety emergencies caused by disasters and weather-related events. The Assembling Food Safety Emergency Supply Kits poster highlights supplies to include in emergency kits.

12/27/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Recursos de seguridad alimentaria en español

Los siguientes recursos están disponibles en español para ayudar a los operadores del programa a mantener y fomentar las mejores prácticas de seguridad alimentaria en sus operaciones.

12/27/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance CN Flexibilities for Summer 2022 and School Year 2022-23

FNS is offering a suite of operational flexibilities that will be available to child nutrition programs for summer 2022 and school year 2022-23.

09/22/2022
Page updated: October 14, 2021