News & Notes
USDA Foods Available List for SY 2025-26
While market research indicates vendors can meet estimated demand, product availability may fluctuate based on actual demand. Therefore, new items are subject to availability.
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111895 – Apples, Honeycrisp, Fresh – 40 lb case
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111790 – Apple Juice, 100%, Unsweetened, Cups, Frozen – 96/4 oz cup
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111860 – Black Bean Burger, Patties, Cooked, 2.0 MMA, Frozen – 30 lb case
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111881 – Chicken, Pulled, Cooked, Frozen – 6/5 lb or 3/10 lb bag
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111791 – Cheese, Mozzarella, Low Moisture Part Skim, Chilled – 20 lb block wrapped (USDA Food for Processing)
Items have been removed due to low order volumes or changes in processor needs.
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100523 – Apples, Braeburn, Fresh – 40 lb case
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100413 – Flour, Bakers Hard Wheat, Unbleached – 50 lb bag (USDA Food for Processing)
The product specification has been updated to not allow soy-containing ingredients. This product will now be soy-free.
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110711 – Beef, Patties, Cooked, 2.0 MMA, Frozen – 40 lb case
The product descriptions have been updated to clarify that the product is coarse ground and cooked. The product remains the same as what has previously been supplied.
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100127 – Beef, Coarse Ground, Cooked, Canned – 24/24 oz can
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100139 – Pork, Coarse Ground, Cooked, Canned – 24/24 oz can
The product descriptions have been updated to clarify that the product is raw. The products remain the same as what has previously been supplied.
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100158 – Beef, Fine Ground, 100%, 85/15, Raw, Frozen – 40 lb case
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110261 – Beef, Fine Ground, 100%, 85/15, LFTB OPT, Raw, Frozen – 40 lb case
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110349 – Beef, Patties, 100%, 85/15, Raw, 2.0 MMA, Frozen – 40 lb case
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110346 – Beef, Patties, 100%, 90/10, Raw, 2.0 MMA, Frozen – 40 lb case
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100163 – Beef, Patties, Lean, Raw, 2.0 MMA, Frozen – 40 lb case
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110348 – Beef, Patties w/SPP, 85/15, Raw, 2.0 MMA, Frozen – 40 lb case
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100173 – Pork, Leg Roast, Raw, Frozen – 36-42 lb case
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111361 – Chicken, Cut-up, Raw, Frozen – 4/10 lb bag
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100125 – Turkey, Roast, Raw, Frozen – 4/8-12 lb roasts
The product description has been updated to clarify that the product is cooked. The product remains the same as what has previously been supplied.
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100877 – Chicken, Boned, White Meat, Cooked, Canned – 12/50 oz can
The material codes have been updated to reflect a change in truckload weight from 40,000 lbs. (1,000 cases) to 38,400 lbs. (960 cases). No other changes were made to the specification.
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110911 changed to 111893 – Turkey, Deli Ham, Smoked, Sliced, Frozen – 8/5 lb package
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110554 changed to 111900 – Turkey, Deli Breast, Sliced, Frozen – 8/5 lb package
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110910 changed to 111882 – Turkey, Deli Breast, Smoked, Sliced, Frozen – 8/5 lb package
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111750 – Yogurt, High-Protein, Vanilla, Chilled (K) – 6/32 oz tub
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110400 – Yogurt, High-Protein, Blueberry, Chilled (K) – 24/4 oz cup
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110401 – Yogurt, High-Protein, Strawberry, Chilled (K) – 24/4 oz cup
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110402 – Yogurt, High-Protein, Vanilla, Chilled (K) – 24/4 oz cup
The USDA Foods List of Materials SY 2025-26 was also updated to provide an estimated price per pound, per case, and per truck for all USDA Foods items available. This information can be used by states and school districts to estimate the entitlement value of USDA Foods orders placed for the upcoming school year.
The List of Materials report pricing may differ from the prices found in the WBSCM catalog as catalog prices are continually updated based on the most recent awards. Thus, for states that roll WBSCM down to schools, the price is updated with each purchase. For states that do not roll down WBSCM, the state must update the USDA purchase price at least semi-annually to reflect the most recent USDA purchase price.
Actual pricing is not determined until vendors place bids and contracts are awarded. Thus, actual prices can fluctuate and may differ from what is listed in the catalog and the List of Materials report. States should monitor their entitlement throughout the year to avoid overspending.
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We Need Your Feedback! USDA Foods Product Information Sheets and USDA Foods Database Survey
FNS recently released a survey to seek voluntary feedback from state agencies and school food authorities that utilize USDA Foods, including school districts, individual schools, and contracted foodservice management companies. The purpose of this survey is to better understand how USDA Foods in Schools Product Information Sheets and the USDA Foods Database are currently being utilized and identify potential opportunities for improvement to ensure USDA Foods product information is shared in a way that is most useful for recipients. A link to the survey was sent directly to state agencies with a request to further distribute to the appropriate entities. The survey will remain open through April 18, 2025. If you have any questions about the survey, please reach out to us at USDAFoods@usda.gov. We're looking forward to your feedback!
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Featured Food
Four New Products Available for USDA Foods in Schools
The USDA Foods in Schools Program is pleased to announce four new items available for the 2025-2026 school year. These additions provide greater variety and flexibility to meet the needs of school nutrition programs.
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Black bean burger patties: These fully cooked black bean burger patties offer a plant-based protein option with a mild southwest flavor. The patties can be served on a bun with a range of toppings including lettuce, tomato, avocado, onions, or mushrooms.
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Honeycrisp apples: With a sweet, tart, and juicy flavor, Honeycrisp apples are a versatile addition to USDA Foods in Schools. Serve them whole or sliced and paired with cheese, peanut butter, sunflower seed butter, or yogurt. They are also perfect for baking and adding a crunch to salads or savory dishes.
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Pulled chicken: Minimally processed 100% white meat chicken is fully cooked and ready to be incorporated into various meals. The minimally seasoned formulation allows schools to customize the flavor profile by adding sauces, spices, herbs and other seasoning. Pulled chicken can be added to soups, stews, sandwiches, wraps, burritos, bowls, and more.
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Apple juice cups: These individually portioned 4-ounce apple juice cups offer a convenient fruit option for breakfast in the classroom, field trips, or grab-and-go lunches. This crisp refreshing 100% juice credits as ½ cup fruit.
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Technology Synopsis
Recent WBSCM Updates
The November, December, and January WBSCM releases included the following updates:
- Changes to nine reports to display Ship-To Category, Subcategory, and Ship-To Contract End date values, when supplied, to report and track metrics based on different categories of domestic Ship-To locations and proactively monitor and modify shipment arrangements, as needed.
- A system enhancement to provide email notifications to SDA users when a change is made or additional information is required on a Complaint entered by the SDA. An additional enhancement to enable users to opt out of the Complaints email notifications is anticipated for the February 2025 release.
- Improvements to the Consolidate Requisitions feature to allow SDA users to apply ship-to location or delivery date changes to multiple selected lines.
The updated Consolidate Requisitions feature to change shipping date and ship-to for multiple lines.
For questions about WBSCM, please contact the WBSCM Service Desk or call (877) 927-2648.
All monthly changes are documented in the Release Notes, which may be accessed in WBSCM at Help > Training > Release Notes.
WBSCM User Feedback Sessions
The USDA Foods Technology Branch hosts monthly WBSCM user feedback sessions for State and local/recipient agency users. These sessions are intended to identify challenges and opportunities for potential enhancements and future trainings in WBSCM. The meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month; the next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 2 PM ET. If you are interested in participating in future sessions, please contact Samantha Escamilla.
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