1. 2016

   ICN • Food Safety Training for Child Nutrition Professionals, including Food Safety in Schools, Norovirus Training, Food Allergies in Schools and Food Safety Basics.
   • Printing and distribution of food safety resources. • Research from the Center of Excellence for Research in Child Nutrition Programs (COE) translated into training resources. • Translated Food Safety in Schools into Spanish, and presented an in-person pilot class completely in Spanish at the School Nutrition Association Annual National Conference.
   • Developed and piloted an interactive Mock Health Inspection training for school nutrition professionals.
   • Developed and finalized a Food Safety in Child Care Homes print resource.
   • Conducted Produce Safety University for Small Districts • Conducted Food Defense Tabletop Exercises

   Center of Excellence
   • Initiate new research in the following areas: Reducing food waste through safe food practices; developing best practices for safe cooling of foods; Identifying operational characteristics for childcare providers to improve food safety resources; and developing a dynamic research-based information system about food safety topics applicable to child nutrition operations. • Conclude research for projects initiated during previous grant years. Activities include data collection and analyses; preparation of written reports and publications; and collaboration with the Institute of Child Nutrition to develop educational resources based on research. • Deliver Serving Up Science: The Path to Safe Food in Schools. • Provide research resources to support FNS projects and provide other technical assistance as needed. • Analyze and summarize evaluations for Produce Safety University courses and conduct 6-month evaluations. • Present research at various National and State agency conferences and meetings.

   NEHA •Support presentations on the Food Safe Schools Action Guide content at the 2016 NEHA Annual Education Conference. •Promote and distribute the Food Safe Schools Action Guide at NEHA training sessions and workshops. •Maintained the subscription Website service for the Office of Food Safety food safe schools (.org and .com domains). • Hosted a focus group at the 2016 NEHA AEC to identify best practices of regulatory food safety professionals and school working together.

   NAS Food Allergy Study •Prepared draft comprehensive report of findings from committee meetings •Publish and deliver final report to Office of Food Safety, anticipated June 2016

   NAS Food Forum • Held meeting to provide a foundation for understanding antibiotic resistance globally; explore the link between antibiotic use in food production and antibiotic resistance, including pathways for antibiotics to enter the food supply, mechanisms and evidence of antibiotic resistance transfer between animals and humans, and public health impacts; and discuss the prevention of antibiotic resistance through stewardship and alternative approaches. ICN • Food Safety Training for Child Nutrition Professionals, including Food Safety in Schools, Norovirus Training, Food Allergies in Schools and Food Safety Basics. • Printing and distribution of food safety resources. • Research from the Center of Excellence for Research in Child Nutrition Programs (COE) translated into training resources. • Translated Food Safety in Schools into Spanish, and presented an in-person pilot class completely in Spanish at the School Nutrition Association Annual National Conference. • Developed and piloted an interactive Mock Health Inspection training for school nutrition professionals. • Developed and finalized a Food Safety in Child Care Homes print resource. • Conducted Produce Safety University for Small Districts • Conducted Food Defense Tabletop Exercises

   Center of Excellence • Initiated new research in the following areas: Reducing food waste through safe food practices; developing best practices for safe cooling of foods; Identifying operational characteristics for childcare providers to improve food safety resources; and developing a dynamic research-based information system about food safety topics applicable to child nutrition operations. • Concluded research for projects initiated during previous grant years. Activities include data collection and analyses; preparation of written reports and publications; and collaboration with the Institute of Child Nutrition to develop educational resources based on research. • Delivered Serving Up Science: The Path to Safe Food in Schools. • Provided research resources to support FNS projects and provide other technical assistance as needed. • Analyzed and summarize evaluations for Produce Safety University courses and conduct 6-month evaluations. • Presented research at various National and State agency conferences and meetings.

   NEHA •Supported presentations on the Food Safe Schools Action Guide content at the 2016 NEHA Annual Education Conference. •Promoted and distributed the Food Safe Schools Action Guide at NEHA training sessions and workshops. •Maintained the subscription Website service for the Office of Food Safety food safe schools (.org and .com domains). • Hosted a focus group at the 2016 NEHA AEC to identify best practices of regulatory food safety professionals and school working together.

   NAS Food Allergy Study •Prepared draft comprehensive report of findings from committee meetings •Published and deliver final report to Office of Food Safety

   NAS Food Forum • Held meeting to provide a foundation for understanding antibiotic resistance globally; explore the link between antibiotic use in food production and antibiotic resistance, including pathways for antibiotics to enter the food supply, mechanisms and evidence of antibiotic resistance transfer between animals and humans, and public health impacts; and discuss the prevention of antibiotic resistance through stewardship and alternative approaches.

2. 2017

   ICN -Provide food safety training to child nutrition professionals based on their needs, including Food Safety in Schools, Norovirus Training, Food Allergies in Schools and Food Safety Basics. -Continue to provide printing and distribution of food safety resources. -Deliver food safety training using a train-the-trainer model to leverage resources and help school districts train local staff. -Implement a marketing and promotion plan to increase awareness of ICN food safety training resources. -Produce and distribute a new resource for the Summer Food Service Program ¡V the Summer Meals Food Safety Resource Kit.

   The Center -Conclude research for projects initiated during previous grant years. Activities include data collection and analysis; preparation of written reports and publications; and collaboration with the Institute of Child Nutrition to develop educational resources based on research. -Deliver Serving Up Science: The Path to Safe Food in Schools. -Provide research resources to support FNS projects and provide other technical assistance as needed. -Analyze and summarize evaluations for Produce Safety University courses and conduct 6-month evaluations. -Present research at various National and State agency conferences and meetings.

   NAS Food Forum

   „X- Held meeting on Nutrition across the lifespan for Healthy Aging. The meeting explored consumer choices about food and ingredients through factors that drive consumer preference and shape food environments.

3. 2018

   ICN

   • Provide food safety training to child nutrition professionals based on their needs, including Food Safety in Schools, Norovirus Training, Food Allergies in Schools and Food Safety Basics.
   • Continue to provide printing and distribution of food safety resources.
   • Continue distribution of the Summer Meals Food Safety Resource Kit.
   • Develop a prototype Food Safety Resource Kit for the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Develop and launch online introduction to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point training for schools.
   • Implement a marketing and promotion plan to increase awareness of ICN food safety training resources.

   The Center

   • Development of new projects in Food Safety in Child Nutrition Programs.
   • Complete Food Defense data analysis and reporting.
   • Complete one food safety immersion course for child nutrition professionals.
   • Planning and design stage of Farm to School Food Safety Research Project.

4. 2020

   Research specific to food safety in child nutrition programs was published on topics including food defense and behavioral studies. Research was initiated on food safety practices in farm to school programs. New educational resources to support food safety in family child care homes was designed and prototyped.

5. 2021

   Research specific to food safety in child nutrition programs was published on topics relevant to FNS program participants. New educational resources were developed to support food safety in Food and Nutrition Service programs. Delivered Produce Safety University in new virtual format for school nutrition professionals. Distributed food safety kits for family child care homes.

6. 2024

   An agreement was awarded that is in the preliminary phase of designing studies using a repository of health insurance claim data to analyze prevalence, costs, and other data to show the burden of food allergies on pediatric populations. They will provide similar analysis related to the burden of foodborne illnesses in pediatric populations. The results will be used to inform food safety resources for FNS program operators and/or participants.

   An agreement was awarded that includes food safety training for child nutrition professionals, food safety resource development, virtual Produce Safety University workshops and webinars, and continued exploration of American National Standards Institute certification for food safety training.

7. 2025

   RFA for Food Safety Education Project in Child Nutrition Programs:

   This is a project to evaluate Produce Safety University, and provide evidence-based feedback to enhance the delivery and impact of the program. The project was awarded to Texas Tech University, who is currently conducting evaluations of 2024 and 2025 course deliveries. Final conclusions are expected in September 2025.

   Behind the Tray – Food Science for School Meals Cooperative Agreement (formerly called Serving Up Science, an immersive Food Safety Education Program):

   This project was awarded to Washington State University. A new, enhanced, curriculum is currently under development for this science-based immersive education program, and the first course is scheduled to launch in August 2025. This is a two-year agreement.

Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):

For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.

1. Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, 6(a)(3), Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, 2010, Public Law 110-80; Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, Section 6(a)(3), 42 U.S.C 1755(a)(3); National Agriculture Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977, Section 1472(b), 7 U.S.C 3318(b).