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Resource | Training and Outreach Storing Fresh Produce

This resource describes best practices for storing fresh produce for school nutrition program operators. It includes temperature information, as well as an example of produce storage best practices in a walk-in refrigerator. 

11/22/2021
Resource | Training and Outreach Water Safety

The following information can be used by program operators to learn more about water safety after extended closures or reduced operations in school buildings and how to reduce water-related hazards during reopening. 

06/16/2021
Resource | Technical Assistance 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 | Worksheets Reducing the Risk of Choking in Young Children at Mealtimes

Developed as a collaboration between Team Nutrition, WIC, SNAP-Ed and the Office of Food Safety, this colorful four-page resource provides tips on how parents, caregivers, and others can prepare foods to reduce the risk of choking in young children.

09/22/2020
Resource | Webinars/Videos Washing Produce

Part of a five-video series, this video offers “tricks of the trade” to help food service operators keep produce safe and at a high quality.

02/15/2019
Resource | Training and Outreach Creating a School Food Defense Plan

This guide was developed to provide a framework for developing a school food defense plan. Four easy steps, along with tools, are outlined to create a viable plan. 

05/01/2017
Resource | Webinars/Videos Temperature Readings

Part of a five-video series offers “tricks of the trade” to help food service operators keep produce safe and at a high quality.

03/06/2017
Resource | Webinars/Videos Storage Temperatures

Part of a five-video series offers “tricks of the trade” to help food service operators keep produce safe and at a high quality.

03/06/2017
Resource | Webinars/Videos Ready to Eat

Part of a five-video series,  offers “tricks of the trade” to help food service operators keep produce safe and at a high quality.

03/06/2017
Resource | Webinars/Videos Ethylene Gas

Ethylene Gas - part of a five-video series offers “tricks of the trade” to help food service operators keep produce safe and at a high quality.

03/03/2017
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