Resource | Policy Memos
FD-152: Discontinuance of the High Security Seal Requirement for USDA Foods Deliveries
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will discontinue the requirement for vendors to use high security seals to secure USDA Foods deliveries as of July 1, 2023.
04/05/2023
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How to File a USDA Foods Complaint
FNS monitors complaints about USDA Foods and coordinates the resolution of potential health hazards with the FNS Office of Food Safety for states, Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs), and recipient agencies participating in any of the food distribution programs.
04/15/2020
Resource | Guidance Documents
Instruction 709-5: Shipment and Receipt of USDA Foods
This instruction establishes the general standards and procedures that the state distributing agency, Indian Tribal Organization, or other consignee must follow in receiving shipments of USDA Foods, and conveys established responsibilities for other entities such as USDA Foods vendors and carriers.
FNS Instruction 709-5
03/13/2019