Food Safety & Special Diets

Schools participating in federal Child Nutrition Programs are required to have a School Food Safety Program based on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles.

Schools must request two sanitation inspections per school year.

Form Request for Sanitation Inspection

Resources:

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Accommodating Children with Disabilities in School Meal Programs - Guidance

Montana HACCP Plan Template

Food Safety in School Gardens

USDA & State HACCP Guidance

HACCP Plan Materials

Additional Resources

Federal Food Safety and Recall Information

Special Diets

Medical Statement for Children with Disabilities Requiring Special Meals in the USDA Child Nutrition Programs- SFAs must notify families of the process for requesting meal modifications
Requirement to Accept Medical Statements from Registered Dietitians for Schools
2011 USDA Memo: Accomodating Children with Life-Threatening Food Allergies
The Food Allergy Book: What School Employees Need to Know
CDC Food Allergies in Schools Guidelines
Milk Substitution Requirements
Milk Substitution List
Milk Requirements for Schools

Accommodating Children with Disabilities Information

For questions about Food Safety & Special Diets, contact OPI School Nutrition Programs at 406-444-2501.

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