Hello Everyone,

According to Room, Board, and Watchful Oversight (RBWO) standards, the nutritional needs of children must meet the guidelines established by the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA). As providers care for children, meal planning and preparation play a vital role in meeting their overall well-being needs. All meals for children must meet the guidelines established by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and USDA.

The Office of Provider Management (OPM) has become aware of some issues associated with freezing food items. Please note that milk can be frozen up to 3 months if stored before the expiration date. Once milk is removed from the freezer, it can be refrigerated for use only up to one week after removal. You must put a sticker or other notation on the container indicating the date it was removed from the freezer and the 7th day following, which is the expiration date.

The Consumer Guide to Food Quality & Safe Handling, which can be used as a reference to help understand the quality of food and its safe handling, is available on GA+SCORE at www.gascore.com/eblastdocs/Food_Keeper_Brochure_101311.pdf and in the Resources section on the Quick Links menu. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach Dr. Eddie Gordon at 404-232-1474 or edgordon@dhr.state.ga.us.

Eddie Gordon, Ph.D.
Project Administrator
Office of Provider Management
2 Peachtree Street - Suite 18.435
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
404-232-1474 (Office)
404-354-1190 (Blackberry)
770-359-4979 (Fax)

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