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School district bans plastic straws

Regional School Unit 17 has also phased out plastic utensils and is in the process of scrapping foam trays.

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How to handle a foodborne illness outbreak

The E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce that occurred this spring proves how widespread and severe foodborne illnesses can be. Here are some tips on how to effectively manage an outbreak.  

Nineteen districts throughout the state will get funds to create or expand local food programs.

The coordinator will be in charge of helping around 1,000 students choose healthy foods through field trips and other activities.

The system allows the company to track its eco-friendly programs and purchases.

Students at six schools will be able to use the devices to enter dining halls this fall. 


The bills would help form a share table initiative in each school and alter the federal 2012 guidelines.

Gundersen Health System will provide breakfast and lunch to kids throughout the summer.

What are guests looking for now, and how do you cover all those beverage bases?

Twelve chefs competed to create dishes that accommodate school nutrition regulations and a budget of $1.25 per meal.

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