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The establishment of the NFSC marks a significant shift in the agency’s operational footprint, placing key functions closer to the agricultural and food production systems that FSIS regulates and supports.

 Her work will advance science- and risk-based policies that support the growth, competitiveness and reputation of frozen foods. 

The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) welcomes the new DGAs and recognizes the call for Americans to eat whole, minimally processed and nutrient-dense foods. Frozen foods are a practical option that are explicitly included in DGA recommendations and help households around the country enjoy year-round access to quality produce, grains and proteins, as well as portioned meals made with real food ingredients.

The evaluation demonstrated that frozen fruits and vegetables support nutrition access and healthy eating for households, especially those facing nutrition insecurity.

Open to the public, Community Conversation: MAHA Report Recommendations will be held on Tuesday, September 16, from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. CDT. 

AFFI issued these recommendations as the MAHA Commission nears release of a "Make Our Children Healthy Again" comprehensive strategy by August 12. 

There have been three reported deaths and one fetal loss associated with this outbreak.

Following the release of the Make America Healthy Again Commission report, the American Frozen Food Institute reinforced frozen foods role in critical nutrition.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ freezers.

This action comes after consumers contacted Nestlé USA about this issue, including one potential choking incident to date.