Dear FCPS Families,

As you know, students are our number one priority and their safety and well-being are of utmost importance to us.

Anytime an issue could affect the health and safety of our students we want to be certain our families have accurate information directly from us.

We are writing today to assure you that we have taken steps to protect our students during the national beef recall.

The school district did receive some of the ground beef products from California-based Westland/Hallmark Meat Company.  One to two cases of meat had been distributed to each school in the district.  The United States Agriculture Department flagged the Fiesta Beef & Mac and Meatloaf on January 30.  At that time the district put the beef on hold and discontinued its use.  Yesterday the U.S.D.A. recalled the beef, which is now being destroyed by each school, in accordance with instructions from the federal government.

Prior to being notified (January 30) some of the beef was consumed, but no illnesses have been reported.

Thank you for the privilege of working with your children and your understanding that we take matters like this very seriously.