Kids Challenge Wicomico County Schools For Out Of Date, (expired) Food
Salisbury News has been informed that kids in two different schools, (so far) have noticed the food they are being served is expired. You should ask your children to look at the dates and bring ANY packaging home that has an expired date on it. So far we've learned they're serving apple slices, juices, MILK, chips and mostly pre packaged food and drinks. From elementary to middle schools, (so far) kids questioning the dates have been told, they're still good. It seems they simply serve what's on hand. Now that this has been EXPOSED, I'm confident they'll throw everything away that is out dated. However, have your kids keep a close eye on this and IF they happen to bring something home out of date, take a picture and send it to us right away.
Don't tell me they are now buying from those "get rid of" food brokers that dispose of what does not sell by the deadline in normal channels - if so, that's disgusting.
I asked my daughter about this. She told me that she gets out dated items a lot. When she takes it back they tell her she's already bought it and has to keep it. Unless its milk she said. Bad thing is she is in second grade and didn't know better. Way to take advantage!
I wouldn't blame Cloverland, I'd place blame on the schools for storing the milk that didn't sell that day so they put they use the first in, first out method of inventory controls. I told mine to bring home any packaging for anything they get that is out of date because they are not allowed to take food back to the classroom in elementary school.
So your okay with kids being served milk with expired dates, and you think it should be up to students to "smell test" it? Talk about having no brains.
This place is scary. From thugs to cops to the political leaders! I'd run far away from here. Or at least be like Joe and get my ass to Delmar. Delaware side!
Parents need to teach their children to be smart shoppers, from an early age. Show them how to find the sell-by date on food, and why it's important. Once they know the grownups at school are trying to foist off crap on them, believe me, they'll be eagle-eyed little consumers.
No more stupid than you. I guess you are one of those stuck in that revolving door called recidivism. You want fresh food served 3 times daily. The military is only guaranteed 1 hot meal a day. Why should any law breaking criminal serving time for violating the law eat better than those that serve our country? Go hug a thug if it makes you feel better, send him or her some money for their commissary so they can get fresh snacks.
Ron Pagano March 14 at 4:13pm · Edited Pam Copeland Armbrester and I are presenting what we do here at Clint's Cupboard, to the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Salisbury, at tomorrow's 11 am service. Pam will be doing a reading from 'Sally's Diner', an excellent story about homelessness and hope. I will be presenting a talk on the homeless, our program and how the congregation can help. Here's the address: 2812 Old Ocean City Road Salisbury, MD 21801... See More Like · · Share 8 people like this.
Ron Pagano I almost forgot, Diana Wagner will be providing her wonderful music tomorrow, for the service! March 14 at 4:14pm · Like · 1
Ron Pagano 5 hrs The UUFS service that Pam, Diana and I presented at today, was a wonderful experience. The music was beautiful and the audience responded with great questions and comments about what we do. I was also happily surprised that UUFS has set up a drop off box, near the sanctuary entrance, where members and friends can place food, clothing and toiletries for us to use in our work. I also want to thank UUFS members and friends who made plate donations today. The plate donations were designated for Clint's Cupboard and we will use the proceeds to purchase Tupperware tubs, so we can store clothing and food better than in the trash bags we currently use. Blessings keep coming our way and we keep finding more people who want to help in our work. Like · · Share Susan Hargreaves Parker and 12 others like this.
Jenn Berkman Thank you for your knowledge and experience . I feel very grateful for the experience today. 5 hrs · Like · 1
Contact the local extension and talk to someone with the safe handling of food and expired food. Or, even research the USDA site regarding this issue. The date is a suggestion for the most part and food is still good with regards the date printed. For example, the milk is good at least five days past the suggested best used by date. Bread is still good if past the date. The best source of spoilage is your eyes and nose. Of course, anyone would want the freshest possible.
12:15....Isn't that the pot calling the kettle black? Interesting you would say 8:30 is a special kind of stupid when he/she is speaking the truth. Do the crime, do the time. There is no need for the inmate, who is being housed & clothed & heated/cooled with taxpayer's money, to eat better than senior citizens living on social security. This hug a thug mentality is out of control!
If WCDC was turned private the inmates would get a whole lot better diet. I was in a private correctional facility and we got menu's each day to pick and choose what we wanted to have for our meals. (Kind of like they have you do in the hospital), we also had a great library with current books, newspapers, movies on DVD's and DVD players in the pod. Inmates have constitutional rights, even if you are locked up. We are locked away from our families and friends, so it is a punishment.
Convicted felons lose their rights. Why should they be treated better than law abiding citizens that work every day for a living? Criminals be damned. Live within the law or rot in jail.
AN issue with the milk is the free breakfasts in the classroom. The milk sets out for an extended period of time without refrigeration and then is put back in the fridge which causes unstable product. It is absolutely on the schools not on cloverland dairy. Cloverland drivers test the milk temps upon delivery to verify they are at the optimal temp.
Don't tell me they are now buying from those "get rid of" food brokers that dispose of what does not sell by the deadline in normal channels - if so, that's disgusting.
ReplyDeleteI've seen Freddy eating in local restaurants, not at the school cafeterias.
ReplyDeleteI asked my daughter about this. She told me that she gets out dated items a lot. When she takes it back they tell her she's already bought it and has to keep it. Unless its milk she said. Bad thing is she is in second grade and didn't know better. Way to take advantage!
ReplyDeleteHow about calling the health department and making a formal conplaint??
ReplyDeleteDoesn't the Health Dept. do inspections at school cafeterias just like the restaurant kitchen ones? If not, they should.
ReplyDeleteYes the health department does inspections at the schools.
DeleteRub Michelle O s Is face in it.
ReplyDeleteCloverland Dairy delivers their milk
ReplyDeleteWhich is why they take it back. They can get refunded from cloverland. The other stuff wicomico takes a loss on.
DeleteBest by dates that have passed do not mean that the food is bad or expired. Milk is a no brainer. Who doesn't smell the milk before drinking it?
ReplyDeleteYoung children who have responsible parents.
DeleteJoe,Remember the article you did sometime back when i think 40 k of food was not accounted for.Makes you really wonder whats going on.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't blame Cloverland, I'd place blame on the schools for storing the milk that didn't sell that day so they put they use the first in, first out method of inventory controls. I told mine to bring home any packaging for anything they get that is out of date because they are not allowed to take food back to the classroom in elementary school.
ReplyDelete4:40
ReplyDeleteSo your okay with kids being served milk with expired dates, and you think it should be up to students to "smell test" it? Talk about having no brains.
Who doesn't smell the milk before drinking it?.......
ReplyDeleteLittle kids don't.
I hate this place a little more every day.
ReplyDeleteThis place is scary. From thugs to cops to the political leaders! I'd run far away from here. Or at least be like Joe and get my ass to Delmar. Delaware side!
DeleteParents need to teach their children to be smart shoppers, from an early age. Show them how to find the sell-by date on food, and why it's important. Once they know the grownups at school are trying to foist off crap on them, believe me, they'll be eagle-eyed little consumers.
ReplyDeleteIt's a teachable moment, and problem solved.
They do the same at the jail, the inmates get fed moldy bread, outdated milk.
ReplyDeleteReally? As if prisoners deserve top rate anything. They don't need milk or bread. If they want good products they should stay out of jail.
DeleteYour a special kind of stupid aren't you there 8:30?
DeleteNo more stupid than you. I guess you are one of those stuck in that revolving door called recidivism. You want fresh food served 3 times daily. The military is only guaranteed 1 hot meal a day. Why should any law breaking criminal serving time for violating the law eat better than those that serve our country? Go hug a thug if it makes you feel better, send him or her some money for their commissary so they can get fresh snacks.
DeleteHey Joe Ron Pagano is handling money again. What do you think he will do with it. Go to FB and look up Clints Cupboard that he apparently Hijacked.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/ClintsCupboard/1557511991183013/?notif_t=group_activity
Ron Pagano
March 14 at 4:13pm · Edited
Pam Copeland Armbrester and I are presenting what we do here at Clint's Cupboard, to the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Salisbury, at tomorrow's 11 am service. Pam will be doing a reading from 'Sally's Diner', an excellent story about homelessness and hope. I will be presenting a talk on the homeless, our program and how the congregation can help.
Here's the address:
2812 Old Ocean City Road
Salisbury, MD 21801...
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Ron Pagano I almost forgot, Diana Wagner will be providing her wonderful music tomorrow, for the service!
March 14 at 4:14pm · Like · 1
Ron Pagano
5 hrs
The UUFS service that Pam, Diana and I presented at today, was a wonderful experience. The music was beautiful and the audience responded with great questions and comments about what we do.
I was also happily surprised that UUFS has set up a drop off box, near the sanctuary entrance, where members and friends can place food, clothing and toiletries for us to use in our work.
I also want to thank UUFS members and friends who made plate donations today. The plate donations were designated for Clint's Cupboard and we will use the proceeds to purchase Tupperware tubs, so we can store clothing and food better than in the trash bags we currently use.
Blessings keep coming our way and we keep finding more people who want to help in our work.
Like · · Share
Susan Hargreaves Parker and 12 others like this.
Jenn Berkman Thank you for your knowledge and experience . I feel very grateful for the experience today.
5 hrs · Like · 1
Contact the local extension and talk to someone with the safe handling of food and expired food. Or, even research the USDA site regarding this issue. The date is a suggestion for the most part and food is still good with regards the date printed. For example, the milk is good at least five days past the suggested best used by date. Bread is still good if past the date. The best source of spoilage is your eyes and nose. Of course, anyone would want the freshest possible.
ReplyDeleteYour right they are. But how can you explain that to kids in first grade or lower? Its either safe or not to those youngsters.
Delete12:15....Isn't that the pot calling the kettle black? Interesting you would say 8:30 is a special kind of stupid when he/she is speaking the truth. Do the crime, do the time. There is no need for the inmate, who is being housed & clothed & heated/cooled with taxpayer's money, to eat better than senior citizens living on social security. This hug a thug mentality is out of control!
ReplyDeleteIf WCDC was turned private the inmates would get a whole lot better diet. I was in a private correctional facility and we got menu's each day to pick and choose what we wanted to have for our meals. (Kind of like they have you do in the hospital), we also had a great library with current books, newspapers, movies on DVD's and DVD players in the pod. Inmates have constitutional rights, even if you are locked up. We are locked away from our families and friends, so it is a punishment.
ReplyDeleteConvicted felons lose their rights. Why should they be treated better than law abiding citizens that work every day for a living? Criminals be damned. Live within the law or rot in jail.
ReplyDeleteAN issue with the milk is the free breakfasts in the classroom. The milk sets out for an extended period of time without refrigeration and then is put back in the fridge which causes unstable product. It is absolutely on the schools not on cloverland dairy. Cloverland drivers test the milk temps upon delivery to verify they are at the optimal temp.
ReplyDelete