Specifications include, but are not limited to: 4.1. Vendor shall provide food options for frequently ordered special diets including: • Low fat • Low calorie • Diabetic • Mechanical • Vegetarian and vegan • Lactose free • Gluten free • Various calorie level and diabetic diets • Puree • Renal • Finger foods 4.2. All food items must be USDA Grade A or USDA Grade 1 to include: 4.2.1 Meat: 4.2.1.1 Beef – USDA Hamburger grade 80/20 4.2.1.2 Pork – USDA Number 1-chops 4.2.1.3 Veal – USDA Select and Choice 4.2.1.4 Lamb – USDA Prime and Choice 4.2.2 Poultry: USDA Grade “A” is to be used for all graded fresh or frozen poultry and poultry products as a minimum specification. 4.2.3 Seafood: If available, fresh fish and seafood are preferred. Frozen fish must be an IFG nationally distributed brand, packed under continuous inspection of the US Department of Interior. 4.2.4 Fresh Vegetables: Fresh USDA or State Graded “A”. Only fresh seasonal vegetables, cleaned, chopped, and ready to serve will be accepted, unless otherwise specifically requested by the agency. 4.2.5 Dry Goods: Grade “A” Fancy 4.2.6 Canned Goods: Grade “A” Fancy 4.2.7 Breads and Cereal: Must include whole grain and enriched options. 4.2.7.1 4.2.8 Canned Fruits and Juices: All canned products shall be USDA Grade “A”. 4.2.9 Frozen Fruits and Juices: All frozen fruits and juices shall be USDA Grade “A”. 4.2.10 Soups: All soups shall be a base, cream, granular, and shelf stable. 2.1.1.1 4.2.11 Snacks: All snacks shall be packaged for Single Serve and Shelf Stable 4.2.12 Fresh Fruit: All fresh fruit shall be USDA Grade “A”. 4.2.13 Coffee/Tea: All coffee must be packaged in a sealed can, container, bag, KCup, or individual serving packet. 4.2.14 Spices/Seasonings: All spices and seasonings shall be USDA Grade “A” and packaged to be shelf stable.
