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ResetResource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
    USDA Foods Database
        Check out this database to access vendor-specific product information for all direct delivered USDA Foods for the National School Lunch Program.
      11/09/2023
    Resource | Fact Sheets
    The Food Safety Modernization Act and the Produce Safety Rule
        This factsheet provides information on "Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption.".
          FNS-946
    08/29/2023
    Resource | Fact Sheets
    Overview: HARPC and HACCP
        This factsheet introduces concepts of Hazard Analysis Risk Based Preventative Control and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Plans.
          FNS-945
    08/29/2023
    Resource | Fact Sheets
    An Overview of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs)
        This fact sheet provides information on Good Agricultural Practices, recognized practices intended to prevent the microbial contamination of fresh produce, and how these practices apply to purchasing and growing local food products for farm to school activities.
          FNS-944
    08/29/2023
    Resource | Fact Sheets
    Food Safety Information and Resources for the Farm to School Community
        This fact sheet outlines a number of additional resources for those seeking to directly purchase or raise food products for school nutrition programs.
          FNS-943
    08/29/2023
    Resource | Fact Sheets
    Food Safety Frequently Asked Questions
        "Food Safety Frequently Asked Questions: The Food Safety Modernization Act and its Impact on Farm to School Activities": This document includes common questions related to food safety when purchasing locally grown and raised food products directly from producers as well as food safety considerations for edible campus gardens.
          FNS-942
    08/29/2023
    Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
    Handling Fresh Produce on Salad Bars
        A fact sheet, with information about handling fresh produce on salad bars, includes information for preparation and set up, temperature control, supervision and clean up.
      11/22/2021
    Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
    Take Advantage of Nature’s Bounty: Consider Vacuum Seal
        A fact sheet that identifies what school nutrition operators should consider when using a vacuum seal packaging system to ensure safe and quality products.
      11/22/2021
    Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
    USDA Foods Cheese in CSFP
        This page contains a factsheet for CSFP program staff and a flyer for CSFP program customers on how to properly handle, store, and distribute USDA Foods cheese in the CSFP program.
      07/28/2021
    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

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