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Committee advances plan to phase out processed meats in school meals; DOE signals phased approach
Summary
HCR 84/HR 76 asking DOE to create a plan to remove carcinogens (processed meats) from school meals was advanced; DOE said it is already transitioning away from processed meats (removing pepperoni next year, moving to more scratch cooking and vegetarian options) and cited staffing constraints. The committee passed the measure as is.
The House Committee on Education advanced HCR 84/HR 76 on March 31, asking the Department of Education to create a plan to remove carcinogens (specifically processed meats) from school meals and to identify healthier protein alternatives.
Shanta Tajima and other DOE representatives said the department is…
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