Food banks in our national network adhere to the same guidelines that grocery retailers, food manufacturers and restaurants must follow:
- The Current Good Manufacturing Practices for the Manufacturing, Processing, and Packaging, or Handling Human Food developed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [PDF]
- The FDA Model Food Code
- Model Salvage Code developed by the FDA and the Association of Food and Drug Officials
- Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
- Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
And, many individuals at our member locations are:
- ServSafecertified
- Registered dieticians
- Nutritionists
Food and grocery products that are donated to Feeding America are carefully handled and tracked throughout the distribution process, so that product retrieval is possible in the event of a recall.
To learn more about donating and food safety, contact Feeding America,
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