All articles tagged with #national school lunch program
Kraft Heinz has removed Lunchables from the National School Lunch Program due to low demand, despite initial enthusiasm from school administrators for the protein-rich options. Concerns over high sodium levels and updated USDA standards focusing on healthier school meals may have contributed to the decision. The company plans to reconsider offering Lunchables in schools in the future.
Kraft Heinz has removed Lunchables from the National School Lunch Program due to insufficient demand and concerns over high sodium, lead, and cadmium levels found in the meal kits by Consumer Reports. The decision aligns with calls for stricter nutritional standards in school lunches. Despite the removal, Kraft Heinz plans to revisit the program in the future. The school-specific Lunchables had higher sodium content than their store counterparts, raising health concerns.
Consumer Reports found relatively high levels of lead, cadmium, and sodium in Lunchables, along with harmful phthalates. The sodium levels in the kits exceeded a child's daily recommended limit, and the school versions had even higher levels. Kraft Heinz defended the products, stating they meet strict safety standards and provide nutrients, but CR started a petition to remove Lunchables from the National School Lunch Program. The USDA stated that they don't allow or disallow individual food items but focus on the overall nutritional quality of meals.
J.T.M. Provisions Company is recalling approximately 22,530 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat beef chili with beans products that may be contaminated with white plastic. The products were purchased by USDA Foods for the National School Lunch Program and shipped to distributors in six states. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers are urged not to prepare or consume them and to return them to the place of purchase.