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USDA Foods Available Lists


This page provides links to the USDA Foods Available Lists posted on this web site for the following Food Distribution Programs:

Foods Available Lists By Program:
 
CSFP Foods Available for FY 2004 (pdf) 
FDPIR Foods Available for FY 2004 (pdf)
TEFAP Foods Available for FY 2004 (pdf)
Schools & Institutional Foods Available for SY 2005
which include the NSLP, CACFP, SFSP, and NSIP (pdf)*  02/02/04.

Related links:

  Best If Used By Guidance
  ECOS Online Ordering System
  Fish Facts: Guidance on Methylmercury in Fish - For Pregnant Women, Women Who May Become Pregnant, Nursing Mothers, and Young Children. 

Note: The Environmental Protection Agency web site www.epa.gov/ost/fish/ provides additional guidance on fish consumption as well as a brochure with advice for pregnant women and young children called What You Need to About Mercury in Fish and Shellfish, publication number EPA-823-F-04-009 (English) or EPA-823-F-04-010 (Spanish). Free bulk orders for this brochure may be requested by calling

 EPA at 1-800-490-9198. 

Department of Defense (DoD) Fresh Fruits & Vegetable Pilot Program for NSLP Schools -- a pilot program administered by FNS's Food Distribution Division in partnership with DoD's Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP). 
State Processing & Commodity Pricing Information:
 
Average Prices for Commodity Cheese and Nonfat Dry Milk Products for SY 2005 
Nov. 14, 2003 Commodity File Report - PDF Version.  

*

The foods expected to be available for schools and institutions during a given school or fiscal year may change later in the year depending on market conditions. You will be notified of any changes in the availability of any the commodities initially listed.  

In addition, other commodities may become available in SY/FY 2005. Some local school districts may be unable to order a particular commodity or packaging size because State Agencies will be required to order these foods in truck lot quantities. 
   
Each school district should check with its State distributing agency to ensure the availability of a certain commodity. Allocation for Group A foods designate specific availability, outlet, and entitlement or bonus status. 

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