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Food Allergies: Helping Schools Prepare to Respond

May 14, 2018 Charlsia Fortner, Food Safety Specialist, Office of Food Safety, Supplemental Nutrition and Safety Programs

Did you know that the month of May has been designated National Allergy Awareness Month? While many of us are sneezing our way through the pollen season, we should also remember many people are affected by food allergies every day.

Health and Safety

Food Allergy Awareness and Action

May 14, 2018 Adam Ghering, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

May is Allergy Awareness Month and a great time to learn more about food allergies and how to keep those with allergies safe. For 2 percent of adults, and 4 to 8 percent of children in the United States, food allergies are a continuous concern. For these individuals, the immune response their body...

Health and Safety

Deadline Approaches to Register for Key Dairy Safety Net Program

May 14, 2018 Danielle Cooke, Farm Service Agency

Dairy producers have until June 1, 2018, to register for the new and improved Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP-Dairy), which provides protection to dairy producers from shifting milk and feed prices.

Farming