Milk spoilage model predicts that share tables would not meaningfully increase spoilage, and improved storage systems can reduce spoilage

Abstract School share tables offer opportunities for food recovery and increased access to healthy foods by allowing students to donate or consume unopened items, such as cartons of milk. However, stakeholders have concerns about temperature abuse potentially causing premature milk spoilage. Although previous research showed short ambient temperature abuse of milk (under conditions representing share […]

Time and temperature abuse of milk in conditions representing a school cafeteria share table does not meaningfully reduce microbial quality

Abstract Share tables (ST) are tables or stations in school cafeterias where students can return unopened foods and beverages, providing an opportunity to access these items at no cost. Currently, research suggests that milk is among the most wasted items in breakfast and lunch programs in the United States. Share tables present a simple solution […]

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