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School nutrition professionals are committed to providing healthy, nutritious meals to children. Using the tools and guides available here, stakeholders can help create a culture of food safety in their school community.

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Introduction

Food-safe schools take a school-wide approach to food safety and with the help of partners in the school community, create a culture of food safety.

Creating a Food Safety Culture

To create a food safety culture you must know not only which practices are important but also why these practices are critical.

Using the Action Guide

Creating a culture of food safety takes time and hard work; the action will be a useful tool. Take a closer look at the three parts of the Action Guide.

Food-Safe Schools Action Guide

The Action Guide will help you recognize your start point and your future actions to create a culture of food safety.

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