Hold, Recall and Safety

Policy and procedures for Wisconsin agencies receiving USDA Foods. Includes: hold, recall and food-safety issues.

• Hold and Recall Procedure for Wisconsin Recipient Agencies
• USDA - Food Safety and Inspection Service Food Recalls
• USDA Food Safety - Food Irradiation Resources
• Talking Points on USDA and School Meal Safety

As the Department of Public Instruction is not directly involved in procurement of schools’ commercial purchases, we may not always receive the details and information necessary to notify schools and/or monitor commercial product recalls. The best way for schools to obtain this information is to receive email notifications regarding food recalls. Schools can sign up for free email updates through this website: www.recalls.gov

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Information Regarding Lean Finely Textured Beef (LFTB)

There has been recent national media coverage regarding use of Lean Finely Textured Beef (LFTB) as a component of the ground beef approved and purchased by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and used nationwide, including distribution though the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).

• USDA LFTB Talking Points (March 19, 2012)
• USDA Update Regarding LFTB (March 16, 2012)
• USDA Information Regarding Lean Finely Textured Beef (March 9, 2012)
• Basic FAQs
• In-depth story

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For questions about this information, contact Antonio D. Ante (608) 266-3615

Last updated on 3/20/2012 11:10:55 AM