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Beech-Nut announced a voluntary recall of one lot of Beech-Nut Stage 1, Single Grain Rice Cereal as well as a decision to exit the market for Beech-Nut branded Single Grain Rice Cereal.
- The specific Beech-Nut Single Grain Rice item (UPC Code# 52200034705) being recalled has an expiration date of 01MAY2022 and product codes: 103470XXXX and 093470XXXX.
- The expiration date and product numbers can be found at the bottom of the Beech-Nut Single Rice Cereal canister.
- These specific product codes were distributed nationally through retail and online.
- This recall is a result of a routine sampling program by the State of Alaska.
- The program found that samples from this production lot tested above the guidance level for naturally occurring inorganic arsenic set by the FDA in August 2020, though the rice flour used had been tested and confirmed as being below the FDA guidance level for inorganic arsenic.
- In addition to issuing the voluntary recall, Beech-Nut has also decided to exit the market for Beech-Nut branded Single Grain Rice Cereal.
For more information please review the Beechnut Voluntary Recall Announcement and the USDA Voluntary Recall Announcement.
Monthly claims are due by the 15th of each month following the claim period. All claims entered in WINS and in OK to Pay status will process for payment at the end of the month.
General Claiming Reminders
- Monthly claim data must be in "OK to Pay" status by 5:00 pm PT on the 15th.
- Didn't submit your claim by the 15th? That's okay! Submit your monthly claim by the 60-day deadline.
- Errors must be resolved for claims to be paid. WINS has multiple edit checks to help resolve issues before your claim is submitted.
- Pro-Tip: Always select “Preview Errors” at the bottom of each site claim once information is entered.
For more detailed reminders and resources, please review the Claim Reminder in our February Update.
Have Questions? Please contact Hydie Kidd, Fiscal Supervisor, or Pam Fravel, Fiscal Analyst.
How Do You Get Your Certificate? When Can You Complete Your Training?
This year's annual training has three required components. CACFP sponsors must certify completion of all training requirements when submitting their Washington Integrated Nutrition System (WINS) sponsor application. Training requirements include:
1. Watch Required Trainings
If you are unable to attend live sessions, you can view the recorded trainings to meet your annual training requirements. We anticipate recordings will be posted to the CACFP Annual Training Moodle course by July 15, 2021
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Ounce Equivalents (Oz. Eq.) 101 Training
- This training is geared toward staff who prepare meals and create menus for the organization. This may be a different staff member than the administrator or director.
- View our Intro to Ounce Equivalents for Grains in the CACFP recording for more information on who should attend this session.
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FY22 CACFP Annual Updates Webinar- This training is geared toward organization administrators or directors.
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Child Care, At-Risk Community, and Family Day Care Home Sponsors
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Adult Care Center Sponsors
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At-Risk School District Sponsors
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Annual Civil Rights Training- This training meets Annual Training requirements for sponsor directors and administrators and reviews the required components for Sponsors to train their staff.
2. Complete Moodle Requirements and Obtain Your Certificates
Sponsor staff must complete all required trainings. All recordings will be posted to Moodle by July 15.
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Create a Moodle Account if you do not have one already.
- Go to the Child or Adult Care CACFP Annual Training Moodle Course and select ‘Self Enroll’ at the bottom of the page.
- Review all required trainings.
- Complete the Annual Training and Ounce Equivalents quizzes with a passing score of at least 80%.
- The Annual Training quiz will be available by July 15, once the Annual Training webinar and the Civil Rights recordings are available.
- The Ounce Equivalents and Annual Training quizzes are separate since they are geared toward different audiences.
- Eq. 101 training is geared toward staff who prepare meals and create menus for the organization. This may be a different staff member than organization administrators or directors.
- The Annual Updates quiz and webinar are geared toward sponsor administrators or directors.
- OSPI CNS will provide certificates for completing FY22 Annual Training requirements.
- You may download and print your certificates. Retain this documentation for your records.
- We will not ask for a copy of your certificate during renewal but may ask for it during administrative reviews.
- The person completing the FY22 CACFP sponsor application will certify sponsor staff completed all required annual training in the Washington Integrated Nutrition System (WINS) Sponsor Application.
Questions? Please contact your OSPI CNS Program Specialist.
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Join OSPI CNS for the optional Oz. Eq. 201 training! We will expand upon the Oz. Eq. 101 training to discuss how to credit your handmade items.
Register Here!
Date: Thursday, July 22
Time: 1:30–2:30 pm PT
Can You Receive STARS Credits for This Training?
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) has specific requirements for which trainings can offer STARS credits. If you attend a LIVE Ounce Equivalents (Oz. Eq.) 201 session, you will meet these requirements and receive STARS credit. To receive credit, participants must:
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Register for the session with their STARS ID.
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Log in and participate in the LIVE Oz. Eq. 201 training session using their individual Zoom access link provided in confirmation emails.
- OSPI CNS must be able to confirm participation in trainings.
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Participants must sign into the training using their individual Zoom access link provided in confirmation emails.
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We will not allow multiple people to sign into one computer to receive STARS credits.
Questions about Oz. Eq.? Please email your CACFP Specialist.
OSPI CNS held a webinar discussing the Emergency Operating Costs or what we call - "55% Funds", Pandemic EBT, and what you need to know to prepare for Fiscal Year 22 (FY22)!
Watch the Recording Here
The recording will be available through Zoom until 6/21.
Questions? Please contact your OSPI CNS Program Specialist.
Things are about to get Corn-ey! And you'll leave with many “kernels” of knowledge!
Lunch n’ Learn webinars are short, concise, “power sessions” on specific CACFP-related topics. Most of the topics are based on sponsor suggestions and we will be presenting a different one each month through September!
Register Here
Date: Tuesday, June 22
Time: 1:30–2:00 pm PT
During this webinar we will:
- Review the basics of WGR requirements
- Dive deeper into serving Corn products as a grain
- Review some sample products using what we have learned
- Share resources to help you meet the WGR requirements
- Time at the end for a Q&As
Did You Miss a Previous Lunch 'N Learn? Watch the Recording Now!
CACFP specialists are hosting office hours in the coming months. These meetings may be conducted as facilitated discussions highlighting several topic areas, or as a platform for Questions & Answers and open dialogue.
Office hours are meant to be a safe space to learn more about CACFP operations from discussion topics or from the questions other sponsors bring forward. You are welcome to bring your questions or just plan to listen in.
Register to attend an upcoming session!
- Jeannette Green – Open Q and A
June 15, 1–2 pm
- Molly Gleason – Open Q and A
June 17, 12:30–1:30 pm
- Terri Adolfson – Food Buying Guide
June 21, 2:00–3:30 pm
- Jessica Condron – Open Q and A
June 21, 10–11 am
- Megan Harlan – Open Q and A
June 21, 1–2 pm
- Nicki Christoferson – Open Q and A
June 24, 2:30–3:30 pm
- Kendra Vandree – Open Q and A
July 13, 2–3 pm
- Tina Bischoff – Open Q and A
July 13, 2:30–4:30 pm
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June 15
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May Claims due in WINS
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June 23
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FY21-22 CACFP Annual Updates Webinar for Child Care, At-Risk (Community), and Family Day Care Home Sponsors - Register Here!
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June 29
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April Claim 60-day Deadline - if you haven't already, submit your claim!
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July 15
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FY22 CACFP annual required training posted in the CACFP Annual Training Moodle Course
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July 6
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FY22 Renewal opens in WINS.
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September 1
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FY22 Renewal applications due in WINS - Make sure your training requirements are complete!
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