Listeria recall of food included in federal school breakfast, lunch programs
Listeria recall of food included in federal school breakfast, lunch programs
Frozen foods that are served to students as part of the Department of Agriculture’s National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs may be contaminated with listeria, officials said.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears mostly accurate, focusing on the listeria recall affecting school lunch programs. There's a slight slant towards informing parents and schools about the potential risk. Minor claims are unverified, but the core information is supported by multiple sources.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Frozen foods served in the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs may be contaminated with listeria.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms a listeria recall by M.C.I. Foods affecting foodservice institutions including schools in the National School Lunch program.
- Verification Source #4: Confirms meat recalled over listeria concerns was sent to schools participating in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: The food recall is related to the Department of Agriculture's National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms the food went to foodservice institutions including schools in the National School Lunch program.
- Verification Source #4: Confirms the recalled meat was sent to schools participating in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs.
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: The foods in the listeria recall by M.C.I. Foods went to foodservice institutions including schools in the National School Lunch and ...
- Source 4: ...federal officials said. The updated ... Lunch and Breakfast Programs and that schools also purchase food directly from other vendors.