An update from the School District of Lee County
LeeSchools TV Podcast Ep. 52: Kandy Messenger on Peanut Butter Being Back on the Menu
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCXzPHx80bw
https://youtu.be/w2gBz_QGkPg
Peanut Butter Reintegration in the School District of Lee County 2 min
Peanut butter is a great source of protein with heart-healthy unsaturated fat that keeps children full and ready to learn. Starting February 22nd this delicious snack will be added to the school lunch menus across the School District of Lee County. Safety is always our number one priority. In an effort to manage food allergies our schools have fully trained staff and will implement new protocols to help prevent allergy related incidents: • Schools will ensure that all records are updated to reflect student health status. • A peanut allergy list will be shared with cafeteria managers to be uploaded into the point-of-sale system during meal times. • Foods containing peanuts will be properly labeled and placed in a special pan so the product is easily identifiable. • When students go through the lunch line and input their student ID number, there will be an alert if the student has a registered peanut allergy. P
• If an allergy is alerted the cashier will then proceed to remove the item from the child’s plate and replace with an alternate menu item. On the rare occasion that a student has an allergic reaction, despite these protocols, our staff is fully trained to identify signs and implement our emergency action plan. Parents can help by ensuring that their child’s allergic reactions are listed in their child’s health status at the school. Parents can upload the information directly into Focus and also speak with their school nurse. We also ask that you speak to your children about food safety and the importance of not sharing food with others. And, remember, hand washing with soap and water is a great way to prevent cross-contamination. Together we can safely reintroduce peanut butter as a delicious option for protein into our schools.
For this episode of the Lee Schools TV Podcast, we spoke with Kandy Messenger, Director of Food and Nutrition Services, on our district putting peanut butter back in schools, the effects of COVID-19 on the food supply, and the dedication of our food and nutrition workers to our students.
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