Food Safety Resources
Food safety is an integral part of successful child nutrition programs. These resources have been developed by the Institute, USDA, and other organizations to provide assistance in ensuring food safety in your program.
The Adult Day Care Food Allergy Fact Sheets provides information about all eight major food allergens, managing food allergies in adult day cares, and common questions about food allergies.
Adult Day Care Food Allergy Fact Sheets
| Title | Date added | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Overview of Food Allergies | September 10, 2021 | Download |
| Common Questions: Adult Day Care Directors | September 10, 2021 | Download |
| Common Questions: Adult Day Care Staff | September 10, 2021 | Download |
| Egg Allergies | September 10, 2021 | Download |
| Fish Allergies | September 10, 2021 | Download |
| Managing Food Allergies: Adult Day Care Directors | September 10, 2021 | Download |
| Managing Food Allergies: Adult Day Care Staff | September 10, 2021 | Download |
| Milk Allergies | September 10, 2021 | Download |
| Peanut Allergies | September 10, 2021 | Download |
| Sesame Allergies | February 23, 2022 | Download |
| Shellfish Allergies | September 10, 2021 | Download |
| Soy Allergies | September 10, 2021 | Download |
| Tree Nut Allergies | September 10, 2021 | Download |
| Wheat Allergies | September 10, 2021 | Download |
The Child Care Center Food Allergy Fact Sheets provide information about all nine major allergens, including: foods and products that may contain allergens, how to read food labels to identify allergens, menu modifications, and food allergy symptoms.
Child Care Center Food Allergy Fact Sheets
The Child Care Center Food Safety Guide provides guidelines and tips on how to safely prepare food in child care settings. This resource guide features the latest good food safety practices for personal hygiene; time and temperature control of food; cleaning and sanitizing; and safely preparing food for infants and young children. Use this guide to train new center staff in food safety and as a reference for food safety questions for child care centers.
Child Care Center Food Safety Guide
| Title | Date added | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Centros de Cuidado Infantil GuĆa de Seguridad Alimentaria | February 02, 2024 | Download |
| Child Care Center Food Safety Guide | November 10, 2022 | Download |
Proper cooling techniques and guidelines for school nutrition professionals to cool foods safely. Video published 2014. Fact Sheets and Mini-Posters published 2015.
Cool It! Methods for Cooling Foods Safely
| Title | Date added | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Cool It! Methods for Cooling Food Safely | June 20, 2018 | Download |
| Effectiveness of Cooling Methods Fact Sheet | April 06, 2018 | Download |
| Implementing Active Cooling Methods Fact Sheet | April 06, 2018 | Download |
| Principles of Cooling Fact Sheet | April 06, 2018 | Download |
| Validating and Monitoring the Cooling Process Fact Sheet | April 06, 2018 | Download |
| Use Effective Cooling Methods Mini-Poster | April 06, 2018 | Download |
| Use Ice Water for Effective Cooling Mini-Poster | April 06, 2018 | Download |
| Use a Chill Stick to Speed Cooling Mini-Poster | April 06, 2018 | Download |
| Utilice metodos de enfriamiento eficaces | April 06, 2018 | Download |
| Utilice agua helada para un enfriamiento eficaz | April 06, 2018 | Download |
| Utilice una pala de enfriar alimentos para acelerar el enfriamiento | April 06, 2018 | Download |
Resources highlight best practices for child nutrition employees in schools and in child care to use to prevent spreading pathogens that can cause foodborne illnesses.
Employee Health and Personal Hygiene
Emergencies may disrupt food service operations and increase food safety risks. Although closures may occur in some cases, during many emergencies food service in schools continues. Some schools may also be designated as shelters and may need to provide food to the community. As a school nutrition professional, you play a critical role in ensuring that children continue to have access to safe meals during emergency situations. Developing, reviewing, and following an effective emergency response plan is an important component of your food safety program. This pocket guide is designed to help child nutrition program operators respond to emergencies but can be utilized by any nutrition assistance program operator in a variety of emergencies. Always follow local, State, and Federal food safety regulations and contact the local health authority as soon as an emergency impacts your food service operation.
Emergency Response Pocket Guide
| Title | Date added | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Food Safety Emergency Response Pocket Guide: Disaster Edition | April 27, 2022 | Download |
| Assembling Food Safety Emergency Supply Kits | September 19, 2022 | Download |
| PreparaciĆ³n de los kits de suministros de emergencia para mantener la seguridad alimentaria | September 19, 2022 | Download |
| Seguridad alimentaria guĆa de bolsillo de respuesta ante emergencias: ediciĆ³n de desastres | April 27, 2022 | Download |
The 14 Family Child Care Food Allergy Fact Sheets provide current food allergy information for family child care providers. Each of the nine major allergens has a fact sheet including the new major allergen sesame. The fact sheet set also includes information on how to handle a food allergy emergency, read food labels for allergens, avoid cross-contact, and make meal modifications for children with food allergies.
Family Child Care Food Allergy Fact Sheets
Family Child Care Food Safety Kit
| Title | Date added | Download |
|---|---|---|
| La guĆa mantener los alimentos seguros en los centros familiares de cuidado infantil | July 01, 2022 | Download |
| Alimentar a los bebƩs de forma segura en los centros familiares de cuidado infantil | July 01, 2022 | Download |
| Keeping Food Safe in Family Child Care | October 07, 2019 | Download |
| Feeding Infants Safely in Family Child Care | October 07, 2019 | Download |
Spanish Family Child Care Food Safety Kit
| Title | Date added | Download |
|---|---|---|
| La guĆa mantener los alimentos seguros en los centros familiares de cuidado infantil | July 01, 2022 | Download |
| Alimentar a los bebƩs de forma segura en los centros familiares de cuidado infantil | July 01, 2022 | Download |
A series of fact sheets that provide an overview of food allergies, the top 8 food allergies, how to manage food allergies, and common questions regarding food allergies in child nutrition programs. Revised 2014.
Food Allergy Fact Sheets
| Title | Date added | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Overview of Food Allergies Fact Sheet | June 24, 2020 | Download |
| Common Questions: School Nutrition Staff | June 24, 2020 | Download |
| Common Questions: School Nutrition Directors | June 24, 2020 | Download |
| Managing Food Allergies School Nutrition Directors Fact Sheet | June 24, 2020 | Download |
| Managing Food Allergies School Nutrition Staff Fact Sheet | June 24, 2020 | Download |
| Alergias a los Alimentos | April 10, 2018 | Download |
| Egg Allergies Fact Sheet | June 24, 2020 | Download |
| Fish Allergies Fact Sheet | June 24, 2020 | Download |
| Milk Allergies Fact Sheet | June 24, 2020 | Download |
| Peanut Allergies | June 25, 2020 | Download |
| Shellfish Allergies | June 25, 2020 | Download |
| Soy Allergies | June 25, 2020 | Download |
| Tree Nut Allergies | June 25, 2020 | Download |
| Wheat Allergies | June 25, 2020 | Download |
| Serving Safe Food to Students with Food Allergies | February 14, 2018 | Download |
Food Allergies in School Nutrition
Description: Food Allergies in School Nutrition is an in-depth training on managing food allergies in school nutrition programs. This updated training contains information about the new 9th major allergen, sesame, and incorporates guidelines and regulations from the 2021 Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act and the FDA 2022 Food Code. School nutrition professionals who take this course will learn about food allergies, food intolerance, reading food labels, avoiding cross contact, accommodating students with food allergies, laws regarding food allergies, and educating the school community about food allergies. Published 2014, revised 2018, revised 2023.
Intended audience:
- School Nutrition Directors
- School Nutrition Managers
- School Nutrition Staff (front line workers)
- State Agency Staff
Subject:
- Food Allergies and Special Dietary Needs
- Food Safety & HACCP
Food Allergies in School Nutrition
| Title | Date added | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Food Allergies in School Nutrition Participantās Workbook | September 12, 2023 | Download |
| Food Allergies in School Nutrition Instructor's Manual | September 13, 2023 | Download |
| Food Allergies in School Nutrition Pre-Post-Assessment Answer | September 12, 2023 | Download |
| Food Allergies in School Nutrition Pre-Assessment | September 12, 2023 | Download |
| Food Allergies In School Nutrition Post-Assessment | September 12, 2023 | Download |
| Food Allergies in School Nutrition Slide Deck | September 12, 2023 | Download |
| Caitlin Remembered Video | September 12, 2023 | Download |
Food Safety Basics is a 4-hour training for new school nutrition managers and employees to provide a basic understanding of food safety. This training enables them to begin the job using safe food handling practices including good personal hygiene practices, important food temperatures, methods of preventing food contamination, and steps for developing a food safety program. Published 2017.
Food Safety Basics
| Title | Date added | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Video Clip Using Thermometers | February 16, 2018 | Download |
| School Employee Health and Personal Hygiene Video Mini-Series Part 1- Reporting Illness | April 13, 2018 | Download |
| School Employee Health and Personal Hygiene Video Mini-Series Part 2- Handling Illness | April 13, 2018 | Download |
| School Employee Health and Personal Hygiene Video Mini-Series Part 3- Preventing Illness | April 13, 2018 | Download |
| Food Safety Basics - Instructor's Manual | April 10, 2018 | Download |
| Food Safety Basics - Participant's Workbook | April 10, 2018 | Download |
| Food Safety Basics - Presentation | April 10, 2018 | Download |
| Food Safety Basics - Pre-Assessment | April 10, 2018 | Download |
| Food Safety Basics - Post-Assessment | April 10, 2018 | Download |
| Food Safety Basics - Pre-Post Assessment Answers | April 10, 2018 | Download |
| ICN Handwashing Short | August 06, 2018 | Download |
Food safety fact sheets are a 1-2 page information sheet that provides timely information on food safety topics.
Food Safety Fact Sheets
Food Safety in Child Care, formerly known as Serving Safe Food in Child Care, is based on the four principles of the Fight BACĀ© program: Clean, Separate, Cook, and Cool. Developed specifically for child care providers in the CACFP environment, it provides four hours of face-to-face food safety training for foodservice employees in child care.
The Food Safety in Child Care online course is a recently revamped version of Serving Safe Food in Child Care. It focuses on applying the four key concepts of the USDA Fight BacĀ® program: clean, separate, cook, and chill into child care programs. 4 hours. Look for it on the Child Care tab of the ICN Online Course Catalog.
Food Safety in Child Care
| Title | Date added | Date modified | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Safety in Child Care - Instructor's Manual | July 11, 2019 | July 11, 2019 | Download |
| Food Safety in Child Care - Presentation | April 10, 2018 | April 10, 2018 | Download |
| Challenge Jeopardy | April 10, 2018 | April 10, 2018 | Download |
| Food Safety in Child Care - Participant's Workbook | July 11, 2019 | July 11, 2019 | Download |
| Food Safety in Child Care - Pre- and Post-Assessment | April 10, 2018 | April 10, 2018 | Download |
| Food Safety in Child Care - Answer Key | April 10, 2018 | April 10, 2018 | Download |
Food Safety in Schools is the updated version of Serving It Safe, 4th Edition which was renamed to clarify the target audience of the training. It is designed to provide school nutrition employees with up-to-date information on food safety. This training contains lessons and activities which allow participants to be actively involved in learning the food safety concepts needed to prepare and serve food safely and to keep school nutrition facilities safe and sanitary. The chapters cover topics such as: food safety, prevention of foodborne illness, basics of microorganisms, how to keep a clean and sanitary school nutrition facility, process for foodborne illness prevention, and food safety programs in schools. Published 2015.
ICN’s Food Safety in Schools online course, previously Serving it Safe, is an 8-hour course designed for child nutrition professionals.
Food Safety in Schools
| Title | Date added | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Food Safety In Schools Training Presentation | July 15, 2019 | Download |
| Instructor's Manual | October 23, 2017 | Download |
| Participant's Workbook | October 23, 2017 | Download |
| Video Clip Wash Your Hands- Educating the School Community | February 16, 2018 | Download |
| Video Clip Calibrating Thermometers | February 16, 2018 | Download |
| Video Clip Cooling Food | February 16, 2018 | Download |
| Video Clip Process Approach Overview | February 16, 2018 | Download |
| Pre-Assessment | October 23, 2017 | Download |
| Post-Assessment | October 23, 2017 | Download |
| Video Clip Using Thermometers | February 16, 2018 | Download |
| Pre:Post-Assessment Answer Key | October 23, 2017 | Download |
Food Safety SOP Logs
| Title | Date added | Date modified | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking and Reheating Temperature Log | March 06, 2018 | March 06, 2018 | Download |
| Cooling Temperature Log | March 06, 2018 | March 06, 2018 | Download |
| Damaged or Discarded Product Log | March 06, 2018 | March 06, 2018 | Download |
| Employee Food Safety Training Record | March 06, 2018 | March 06, 2018 | Download |
| Food Contact Surfaces Cleaning and Sanitizing Log | March 06, 2018 | March 06, 2018 | Download |
| Food Safety Checklist | March 06, 2018 | September 24, 2018 | Download |
| Hot and Cold Holding Temperature Log | March 06, 2018 | March 06, 2018 | Download |
| Production Log | March 06, 2018 | March 06, 2018 | Download |
| Receiving Log | March 06, 2018 | March 06, 2018 | Download |
| Refrigeration Log | March 06, 2018 | March 06, 2018 | Download |
| Thermometer Calibration Log | March 06, 2018 | March 06, 2018 | Download |
Colorful 8 Ā½” x 11″ mini-posters provide information at a glance on current food safety topics. Designed for use in the food preparation and service areas.
Food Safety Mini-Posters
Food Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are written practices and procedures that are critical to producing safe food. It is essential to have these SOPs in place and to train foodservice employees to use them. Use these files in MS WordĀ® format or visit NFSMI’s interactive website to customize food safety SOPs for your operation. Published 2005. Updated 2016. ET63-05.
Food Safety Standard Operating Procedures
Food Safety SOP Resources
| Title | Date added | Date modified | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Manual | March 06, 2018 | April 17, 2018 | Download |
| Components of a Comprehensive Food Safety Program | March 06, 2018 | March 06, 2018 | Download |
| Overview to the Process Approach to HACCP | March 06, 2018 | March 06, 2018 | Download |
| Reference List | March 06, 2018 | March 06, 2018 | Download |
| Resource List | March 06, 2018 | March 06, 2018 | Download |
| Summary Table for Monitoring and Verifying HACCP-Based SOP Record | March 06, 2018 | March 06, 2018 | Download |
| Summary Table of Record Keeping for HACCP-Based SOP | March 06, 2018 | March 06, 2018 | Download |
| Summary of Corrective Actions for HACCP-Based SOPs | March 06, 2018 | March 06, 2018 | Download |
Food Safety Videos
Manager’s Corner provides a method for using and training with many of the Institute of Child Nutrition’s food safety resources. This resource will have multiple series designed to give directors/managers an easy-to-use lesson plan for training staff in various food safety topics.Ā Ā Each lesson is roughly 15 minutes.Ā Every lesson plan contains the following:
- learning objective,
- statement explaining the importance of the topic,
- list of materials,
- instructions on how to present the information,
- questions to ask staff, and
- additional resources to strengthen or refresh the knowledge of the director/manager.
Managerās Corner
| Title | Date added | Date modified | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managerās Corner- Food Safety Basics | April 12, 2018 | April 12, 2018 | Download |
| Food Safety Spotlight: Food Allergies | May 26, 2022 | May 26, 2022 | Download |
Mock Health Inspection (4-hour training) This is an interactive, activity-based training utilizing the concept of a mock health inspection. Participants will be able to explain why health inspections are conducted at least twice a year in schools and the role of periodic inspections and self-inspections to enhance the effectiveness of food safety management programs. Participants will be able to identify risk-based food safety practices and conduct a risk-based inspection.
TARGET AUDIENCE ā Directors and Managers
KEY AREA: 2: Operations
Mock Health Inspection
| Title | Date added | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Instructor's Manual | October 24, 2017 | Download |
| Participant's Workbook | October 24, 2017 | Download |
| Activities | October 24, 2017 | Download |
| Food Establishment Inspection Report | October 24, 2017 | Download |
| Presentation | October 24, 2017 | Download |
| Pre:Post Assessments | October 24, 2017 | Download |
| Pre-Post Assessment Answers | October 24, 2017 | Download |
| Mock Health Inspection Videos | April 12, 2018 | Download |
Norovirus for Schools – (2-hour training)
Norovirus is the leading cause of foodborne illness, and it is estimated that more than half of all food-related outbreaks of illness are caused by norovirus. This training includes participant interaction and activities. Content focus:
- Why norovirus is a concern in child nutrition settings
- Symptoms of norovirus and how it is transmitted
- Norovirus prevention and control strategies (Prevent, Assemble a Body Fluid Cleanup Kit, Respond to an incident, Total cleanup)
- Resources for norovirus prevention and control
TARGET AUDIENCE – Everyone
KEY AREA: 2: Operations
Norovirus Resources
Commodity Specific Fact Sheets
| Title | Date added | Date modified | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | March 06, 2018 | April 18, 2018 | Download |
| Bananas | March 06, 2018 | April 18, 2018 | Download |
| Broccoli | March 06, 2018 | April 18, 2018 | Download |
| Cantaloupe | March 06, 2018 | April 18, 2018 | Download |
| Carrots | March 06, 2018 | April 18, 2018 | Download |
| Grapes | March 06, 2018 | April 18, 2018 | Download |
| Lettuce | March 06, 2018 | April 18, 2018 | Download |
| Oranges | March 06, 2018 | April 18, 2018 | Download |
| Squash | March 06, 2018 | April 18, 2018 | Download |
| Strawberries | March 06, 2018 | April 18, 2018 | Download |
| Tomatoes | March 06, 2018 | April 18, 2018 | Download |
| Watermelon | March 06, 2018 | April 18, 2018 | Download |
Produce Safety Best Practices Fact Sheets
| Title | Date added | Date modified | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conducting a Mock Recall of Produce in a School Nutrition Operation | April 18, 2018 | April 18, 2018 | Download |
| Food Safety Practices to Expect from Your Fresh-Cut Produce Processor | April 18, 2018 | April 18, 2018 | Download |
| Food Safety Practices to Expect from Your Fresh Produce Distributor | April 18, 2018 | April 18, 2018 | Download |
| Food Safety Tips for School Gardens | April 18, 2018 | April 18, 2018 | Download |
| Handling Fresh Produce in Classrooms | April 18, 2018 | April 18, 2018 | Download |
| Handling Fresh Produce on Salad Bars | April 18, 2018 | April 18, 2018 | Download |
| Handling Produce Safely | April 18, 2018 | April 18, 2018 | Download |
| Produce Storage Chart | April 18, 2018 | April 18, 2018 | Download |
| Traceability | April 18, 2018 | April 18, 2018 | Download |
| Verifying On-Farm Food Safety | April 18, 2018 | April 18, 2018 | Download |
Produce Safety Printable Posters
| Title | Date added | Date modified | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handling Produce Safely | May 02, 2018 | May 02, 2018 | Download |
| Handling Leafy Greens Fact Sheet | May 03, 2018 | May 03, 2018 | Download |
| Planting and Harvesting Food Safety Tips | May 02, 2018 | May 02, 2018 | Download |
Produce Safety University Graduate Training Resources
The Produce Lab Videos - Culinary Techniques
| Title | Date added | Date modified | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples and Pears | April 20, 2018 | April 20, 2018 | Download |
| Bananas Grapes and Kiwifruit | April 20, 2018 | April 20, 2018 | Download |
| Broccoli | April 20, 2018 | April 20, 2018 | Download |
| Carrots | April 20, 2018 | April 20, 2018 | Download |
| Cucumbers and Summer Squash | April 20, 2018 | April 20, 2018 | Download |
| Leafy Greens | April 20, 2018 | April 20, 2018 | Download |
| Melons | April 20, 2018 | April 20, 2018 | Download |
| Onions and Peppers | April 20, 2018 | April 20, 2018 | Download |
| Oranges and Strawberries | April 20, 2018 | April 20, 2018 | Download |
| Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes | April 20, 2018 | April 20, 2018 | Download |
| Tomatoes | April 20, 2018 | April 20, 2018 | Download |
The Produce Lab Videos - Good Agricultural Practices (GAPS)
| Title | Date added | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Great Kids Farm | April 20, 2018 | Download |
| GAPS - Compost and Manure Use | April 20, 2018 | Download |
| GAPS - Introduction, Soil and Water | April 20, 2018 | Download |
| GAPS - Materials | April 20, 2018 | Download |
| GAPS - Pesticide and Herbicide Use | April 20, 2018 | Download |
| GAPS - Safe Harvest Guidelines | April 20, 2018 | Download |
| Introduction to Great Kids Farm | April 20, 2018 | Download |
| Vermiculture | April 20, 2018 | Download |
The Produce Lab Videos - Quality and Condition
| Title | Date added | Date modified | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction | April 20, 2018 | September 21, 2018 | Download |
| Apples | April 20, 2018 | September 21, 2018 | Download |
| Banannas Grapes and Kiwifruit | April 20, 2018 | April 20, 2018 | Download |
| Broccoli and Carrots | April 20, 2018 | September 21, 2018 | Download |
| Cucumbers and Summer Squash | April 20, 2018 | September 21, 2018 | Download |
| Lettuces | April 20, 2018 | September 21, 2018 | Download |
| Melons | April 20, 2018 | September 21, 2018 | Download |
| Onions and Peppers | April 20, 2018 | September 21, 2018 | Download |
| Oranges and Strawberries | April 20, 2018 | September 21, 2018 | Download |
| Pears | April 20, 2018 | September 21, 2018 | Download |
| Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes | April 20, 2018 | September 21, 2018 | Download |
| Pre-cut Salad Mixes and Spinach | April 20, 2018 | September 21, 2018 | Download |
| Tomatoes | April 20, 2018 | September 21, 2018 | Download |
Produce Safety Videos - What Went Right and What Went Wrong
Recursos en EspaƱol
Although the United States food supply is among the safest in the world, sometimes food may be unsafe or mislabeled. When there is reason to believe food is unsafe, or mislabeled, the food is recalled, or otherwise removed, from commerce. The food recall process for school nutrition programs differs depending on whether the recall affects USDA Foods or commercially purchased foods. This resource was developed to provide an overview of the recall process for USDA Foods with a focus on school nutrition programs.
For more information about recalls of both USDA Foods and commercial foods, sign-up for free recall alert notifications. USDA Commodity Alert System
Self register for a free email notification of recalls that affect USDA Foods at www.envoyprofiles.com/USDA-ALERTS/
FoodSafety.gov – To find the latest information about food recalls and to sign-up for free email notification of all FSIS and FDA food recalls, visit www.foodsafety.gov/recalls.
Responding to a Food Recall
| Title | Date added | Date modified | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Procedures for Recalls of USDA Foods | April 10, 2018 | April 24, 2020 | Download |
| Conducting a Mock Recall of Produce in a School Nutrition Operation | April 10, 2018 | April 10, 2018 | Download |
Los empleados pueden ser el elemento mĆ”s crĆtico para mantener las instalaciones de nutriciĆ³n escolar seguras e higiĆ©nicas. Sin embargo, tambiĆ©n pueden ser responsables de la introducciĆ³n de un riesgo de seguridad de alimentos en cualquier punto del proceso de producciĆ³n de los alimentos.
Todos los empleados del departamento de nutriciĆ³n escolar tienen mucho en juego ya que preparan y sirven alimentos cada dĆa.
- Servir alimentos que sean almacenados, preparados, cocidos o manejados inapropiadamente pueden ocasionar que los clientes se enfermen seriamente, incluso de manera mortal.
- Las prĆ”cticas inseguras de nutriciĆ³n en las escuelas tambiĆ©n ponen en peligro a los empleados.
- La buena reputaciĆ³n de un programa de nutriciĆ³n escolar debe construirse basado en el servicio de alimentos seguros.
“Seguridad de Alimentos en las Escuelas” ha sido diseƱada para ser muy interactiva de modo que usted pueda involucrarse activamente para aprender los conceptos de seguridad de alimentos que necesita para preparar y servir los alimentos con seguridad y para mantener las instalaciones de nutriciĆ³n de su escuela seguras e higiĆ©nicas.
Seguridad de alimentos en las escuelas
| Title | Date added | Date modified | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluaciones preliminar | February 23, 2024 | February 23, 2024 | Download |
| Evaluaciones posterior | February 23, 2024 | February 23, 2024 | Download |
| Respuestas de las evaluaciones preliminar:posterior | February 23, 2024 | February 23, 2024 | Download |
| PresentacioĢn | February 23, 2024 | February 23, 2024 | Download |
| Manual del instructor | October 23, 2017 | April 26, 2018 | Download |
| Cuaderno de trabajo del participante | October 23, 2017 | April 26, 2018 | Download |
The Food Safety for Summer Meals resource page provides resources for site managers to train the staff of a Summer Food Service Program site on food safety best practices.
These resources promote food safety practices essential to a successful summer meals site including: practicing good personal hygiene, checking and documenting food temperatures, and proper cleaning and sanitizing. These practices reduce the risk of a foodborne illness outbreak and ensure that the food children consume is safe. This prevents children and staff from becoming sick, possibly causing the shutdown of the site and bad publicity for the site, sponsor, and program.
The information presented on this resource page may or may not apply to all summer meals sites, but can be adapted by your program as applicable.
Food Safety for Summer Meals
| Title | Date added | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Meals Food Safety Training Guide | May 08, 2019 | Download |
| Food Safety Tips Card | April 26, 2018 | Download |
| Food Safety Tips Poster | April 26, 2018 | Download |
| GuĆa de Entrenamiento sobre Alimentaria Seguridad de las Comidas en Verano | October 24, 2018 | Download |
| How to Properly Use Disposable Gloves Poster | April 26, 2018 | Download |
| How to Properly Wash Your Hands Poster | April 26, 2018 | Download |
| Como lavarse las manos correctamente | April 26, 2018 | Download |
| Sugerencias de seguridad alimentaria cartel | April 26, 2018 | Download |
| Utilice correctamente los guantes desechables | April 26, 2018 | Download |
These documents were designed to provide school nutrition programs with resources for planning, maintaining operations, and recovering from a loss of water service. Resources include a resource guide; checklists for planning, responding, and recovering from a loss of water; and posters for a water emergency. Published 2016.
Water Emergency Preparedness
| Title | Date added | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Loss of Water Service in Schools Resource | April 04, 2018 | Download |
| Checklist for Managers - Planning for a Loss of Water Service | April 04, 2018 | Download |
| Checklist for Managers - Recovery after Short-term Water Loss with No Contamination | April 04, 2018 | Download |
| Checklist for Managers - Recovery Following an Interruption of Water Service | April 04, 2018 | Download |
| Checklist for Managers - Response to a Long-Term Loss of Water Service | April 04, 2018 | Download |
| Checklist for Managers - Response to a Short-Term Loss of Water Service | April 04, 2018 | Download |
| Temporary Handwashing Station Mini-Poster | April 04, 2018 | Download |
| Water Emergency Mini-Poster | April 04, 2018 | Download |
The purpose of a food safety plan is to ensure the food served to children in the Child Nutrition Programs is safe. By controlling hazards that may occur or may be introduced into foods, school nutrition employees can safeguard food. An effective food safety program will help control food safety hazards that might occur during all points in foodservice ā receiving, storing, preparing, cooking, cooling, reheating, holding, packaging, transporting, and serving. A truly effective food safety plan needs to be developed for a specific school nutrition program (SNP). By developing a food safety plan for the specs of a school (equipment, staff, physical location, etc.), the number of hazards can be significantly reduced for that site. The goal of this 2.5-day workshop is for participants to take a detailed draft of a school-specific, HACCP-based food safety plan back to their SNPs. This instructor-led workshop incorporates individual work, group discussion, partner work, pre-made templates, and other resources.