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Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.  \nTo file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form,(AD-3027) found online at:  \n[http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_fi](http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_fi)ling_cust. html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call  \n(866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:  \n(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture  \nOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights  \n1400 Independence Avenue, SW  \nWashington, D.C. 20250-9410;  \n(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or  \n(3) email: [program.intake@usda.gov](program.intake@usda.gov).  \nThis institution is an equal opportunity provider.  \nTable of Contents  \nAcknowledgements ................................................................................................................ 7  \nIntroduction.....................................................................................................................9  \nWelcome to Food Safety ...................................................................................................... 11  \nLesson 1 – The Importance of Food Safety in School Nutrition .............................. 13  \nIntroduction ........................................................................................................................... 15  \nWhat is Food Safety? Why is Food Safety Important? ..................................................... 16  \nFood Safety Basics ............................................................................................................... 17  \nEssential Rules for Food Safety .......................................................................................... 18  \nHazards to Food Safety ........................................................................................................ 19  \nRegulating Food Safety ........................................................................................................ 20  \nCase Study ............................................................................................................................ 23  \nLesson 1 Study Worksheet .................................................................................................. 24  \nLesson 1 Review Quiz .......................................................................................................... 26  \nLesson 2 – Physical and Chemical Contamination ...................................................29  \nIntroduction ........................................................................................................................... 31  \nPhysical Contamination .......................................................................................................","cbCainrrdWahIsZ7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainrrdWahIsZ7","pdf",5982451,322,"English","# Acknowledgements\n# Introduction\n## Welcome to Food Safety\n# Lesson 1 – The Importance of Food Safety in School Nutrition\n## What is Food Safety? Why is Food Safety Important?\n## Food Safety Basics\n## Essential Rules for Food Safety\n## Hazards to Food Safety\n## Regulating Food Safety\n## Case Study\n## Lesson 1 Study Worksheet\n## Lesson 1 Review Quiz\n# Lesson 2 – Physical and Chemical Contamination\n## Physical Contamination\n## Chemical Contamination\n## What are Food Allergies and Intolerances?\n## Managing Food Allergies\n## Food Intolerances\n## Case Study\n## Lesson 2 Study Worksheet\n## Lesson 2 Review Quiz\n# Lesson 3 – Biological Contaminants\n## The Basics of Biological Contaminants\n## Brass Tacks of Bacteria\n## The View on Viruses\n## Properties of Parasites\n## Fundamentals of Fungi\n## Biological Toxins","[{\"question\":\"What civil rights non-discrimination rules apply to the USDA school nutrition program described in the manual?\",\"answer\":\"The manual states that USDA programs must not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.\"},{\"question\":\"How can a participant file a discrimination complaint?\",\"answer\":\"The manual instructs participants to complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (AD-3027) online or obtain a copy by phone, then submit the completed form or a letter to USDA by mail, fax, or email.\"},{\"question\":\"What topics are covered across Lessons 1 to 3?\",\"answer\":\"Lesson 1 focuses on the importance of food safety, including basics, essential rules, hazards, and regulation. 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