FDA: Moldy applesauce repackaged by school lunch supplier

Friday, November 4th, 2011

Snokist Growers of Yakima, Wash., is facing Food and Drug Administration scrutiny for failing to ensure safety of moldy applesauce reprocessed for human consumption. Find more info about FDA: Moldy applesauce repackaged by school lunch supplier photos videos pictures. read more

USDA Breaking News: Combat Obesity, School Lunches To Change Drastically

Friday, January 14th, 2011

Sorry kids, say goodbye to chips, tater tots and chocolate milk. In a move to change the practices of school lunch services that have helped drive the United States into a state of obesity emergency, the USDA made public new recommendations to overhaul the 15 year old methods being used ...

School-lunch rules trade fries for veggies

Thursday, January 13th, 2011

School children would have to hold the fries — and pick up more whole grains, fruits and vegetables — on the lunch line under proposed new federal standards for school lunches. Find more info about School-lunch rules trade fries for veggies photos videos pictures. read more

Blogger’s year of mystery meat: School lunch every day

Friday, December 17th, 2010

Inspired by an awful bagel dog, one school employee decided to eat lunch at her school's cafeteria every day and blog about it. She says the experience has opened her eyes to the need for better school nutrition — and she never wants to see another chicken nugget in her ...

School lunches could get a nutrition boost

Friday, August 6th, 2010

Pizzas and hamburgers in the school lunch line would be healthier under legislation passed by the Senate Thursday, a key part of first lady Michelle Obama's campaign to end childhood obesity. Find more info about School lunches could get a nutrition boost photos videos pictures. read more