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• growers not currently gap certified may provide evidence by
• allowing onsite visits of production sites;
• completing a safe food - handling checklist; and
• providing a signed and dated written letter indicating they know and follow safe food - handling practices.

you are a pediatric nutrition specialist coordinating this program for townsend district schools. according to the policy, the delivery schedule you propose should ensure that:
a. produce can be stored safely.
b. produce can be ordered at any time.
c. schools can select seasonal produce.
d. growers can deliver to multiple schools on the same day.
e. growers can be paid promptly.

Explanation:

The policy focuses on safe food - handling by growers. For a pediatric nutrition specialist coordinating a school program, the delivery schedule should ensure that produce (which is part of the food being handled) can be stored safely (option A). Option B is incorrect as "any time" ordering is not related to safe food - handling. Option C (seasonal produce selection) is not a safe - handling related factor. Option D (growers delivering to multiple schools on the same day) doesn't directly relate to safe food - handling of the produce for the schools. Option E (prompt payment) is a financial aspect, not related to food - handling safety.

Answer:

A. produce can be stored safely.