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Follow the ABCs of School Nutrition blog to see what school nutrition programs in Illinois are doing and get new ideas! Here we will talk about everything from Illinois State Board of Education updates to food waste prevention strategies.
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Published: September 16, 2024Say no to norovirus! Stop the spread of stomach bugs (Part 2)When a stomach bug is going through school, it's almost inevitable a student will get sick in a place other than the bathroom. What if it's in the cafeteria?
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Published: September 8, 2024Say no to norovirus! Stop the spread of stomach bugs (Part 1)Fall is full of fun delights, but it also brings illness. Stomach bugs are the worst -- can school nutrition staff help prevent norovirus from spreading like wildfire among students? Yes!
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Published: March 5, 2024Brewing up bubbles with fermented drinksBubbly beverages have made their way to the mainstream. Are fermented drinks on your radar for a la carte drink options?
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Published: September 23, 2022Communication is key for share table successCommunication is essential for making your share table a success. How can we reach all groups and individuals who interact with the share table to keep it running smoothly and safely?
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Published: September 16, 2022For smooth sailing at the share table, think through the detailsAs you’re thinking about what share table model will work for your school, consider more detailed logistics to make the share table run smoothly.
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Published: September 9, 2022One-way, two-way, hybrid: Share table types and the flow of foodIt’s easiest to think about share tables in terms of the flow of food and how items are placed and taken – can it go one way or back and forth?
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Published: September 2, 2022Tackle food waste, feed hungry students with a share tableWhile it’s best to tackle food waste on the front end with good menu planning and procurement, some waste can be inevitable.
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Published: August 19, 2022Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): The building blocks of HACCP-based food safety plansStandard operating procedures, or SOPs, are a major component of the food safety plan.
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Published: August 5, 2022HACCP: An essential alphabet for food safety in school kitchensDid you know that children are considered a vulnerable population when it comes to food safety? Schools participating in federal Child Nutrition Programs are required to have HACCP-based food safety plans.
