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Today’s Lesson: Prepare Safe Lunches

August 18, 2020 Jesus Garcia, Public Affairs Specialist and Maribel Alonso, Technical Information Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

With the 2020-2021 school year approaching, many parents are preparing for changes to their routine. Many students may be returning to school for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began and others may be distance learning. Don’t let foodborne illness – commonly called food poisoning – keep...

Health and Safety

Good Samaritan Act Provides Liability Protection For Food Donations

August 13, 2020 Jean Buzby, USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison

Food donations to help those in need have been an important part of America’s safety net during the challenges posed by COVID-19. Did you know that the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act of 1996 (PDF, 207 KB) ( 42 U.S. Code § 1791) provides limited liability protection for people who make...

Food and Nutrition Health and Safety