Donation Handling and Storage Guidelines
Good Samaritan Law
(Accepted nationally in 1996)
This national law gives donors liability protection against any harm to the recipients by the donor product. Protection applies when donor commits no act of gross negligence or malice when product is donated.
Following is a brief synopsis in plain English.
- Food products must be in edible condition.
- Food products must not be subject to any recall.
- Foods will be handled according to procedures from the U.S.D.A.
Condition :
- Product will be in original packaging, dated and appropriately labeled
- Packages will be securely closed
Handling and Storage
- Product will be frozen or kept refrigerated on or before the expiration date
Condition
- Product must be in original packaging, dated and appropriately labeled
Handling and Storage
- Refrigerated product must be stored between 32 and 40 degrees.
- C.F.S. Accepts Dairy products 2 days past code!
Non-Acceptable Conditions
- Damaged or compromised packaging resulting in leakage or the loss of sanitary barrier protection
Condition
- Repackaged product must be securely wrapped in food-grade packaging
Non-Acceptable Conditions
- Decayed or otherwise unfit product
Condition
- Product must be packed in food-grade packaging with appropriate labels (including ingredient text) for each bakery type
Handling and Storage
- Store in cool, dry, clean area while awaiting pickup
Non-Acceptable Conditions
- Moldy, damaged or otherwise unfit product
Condition
- Fully intact original containers with legible dates, codes and label information
Handling and Storage
- Store in cool, dry area while awaiting pickup
Non-Acceptable Conditions
- Bulging, punctured, leaking or otherwise damaged packaging resulting in the loss of sanitary conditions
- Glass that is broken or chipped
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