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Resource | Guidance Documents | FNS-GD-2013-0028 The Food Allergy Book

English and Spanish versions of, "The Food Allergy Book: What School Employees Need to Know". Written by NEA Healthy Futures, a nonprofit organization affiliated with the National Education Association. 

08/21/2013
Resource | Technical Assistance CACFP Meal Patterns

Limited and Traditional Kitchen Facility Meal Menus 

08/02/2013
Basic page Afterschool Care Snacks Cycle Menus

Providing snacks for after school programs is a great opportunity to help students practice healthy eating and help adults promote a healthy eating environment. You will be able to strengthen the role of FNS as a partner in education as well as health.

07/16/2013
Resource | Technical Assistance Software Approval Material for Alternates to USDA Certification Worksheets

These materials were compiled to assist companies who are developing or revising certification of compliance/menu planning software for USDA to approve for use in certification of compliance with the National School Lunch Program meal pattern requirements.

07/01/2013
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2013-0055 Extending Flexibility for RCCIs in the NSLP

On July 16, 2012, FNS issued memorandum SP 38-2012, which allowed Residential Child Care Institutions, with state agency approval, to serve the National School Lunch Program meal pattern in effect for the highest age/grade group served to all residential students.

SP48-2013
06/26/2013
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2013-0030 Enhancing the School Food Safety Program FAQs

This memorandum and its attachment supersede SP-37-2011, Child Nutrition 2010: Enhancing the School Food Safety Program. Attached are questions and answers regarding the school food safety requirements for schools participating in FNS child nutrition programs.

SP37-2013
04/26/2013
Resource | Technical Assistance Guidance for SFAs: Developing a School Food Safety Program Based on the Process Approach to HACCP Principles

This document serves as USDA guidance for the implementation of HACCP-based food safety programs in schools participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or the School Breakfast Program (SBP).

04/23/2013
Resource | Data School Associated Foodborne Outbreak Data

School Associated Foodborne Outbreak Data

04/22/2013
Resource | Guidance Documents | FNS-GD-2013-0024 Stomach Bug Book

English and Spanish versions of, The Stomach Bug Book: What School Employees Need to Know.

04/02/2013
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