Section 400.8340. Food services and nutrition; provided by parents.

Rule 340. (1) As used in this rule:

(a)   “Same-day supply” means for use during a single day.

(b)   “Multi-day supply” means for use over a multiple day period, up to 7 days.

(2)    Breast milk, formula, milk, or other beverages provided in a same-day supply shall be furnished daily in either of the following:

(a)   Clean, sanitary, ready-to-feed bottles or beverage containers.

(b)   A clean, sanitary, beverage container. The beverage shall be poured into a clean, sanitary bottle or beverage container before each feeding.

(3)   Breast milk, formula, milk, other beverages, and food furnished in a same-day supply shall be covered and labeled with the child’s first and last name and the date.

(4)   Any food or beverages furnished in a same-day supply shall be returned to the parent at the end of the day or discarded.

(5)    Milk, other beverages, and non-perishable food items may be furnished in a multi-day supply in an unopened commercial container.

(6)   Milk and other beverages furnished in a multi-day supply shall be labeled with the child’s first and last name and the date of opening and shall be returned to the parent or discarded 7 days after opening.

(7)   Non-perishable food items furnished in a multi-day supply shall be labeled with the date of opening and when applicable, the first and last name of the child for whom its use is intended.

(8)   Beverages and food shall be fed only to the child for whom the item is labeled.

(9)   Breast milk, formula, and milk shall be refrigerated until used.

(10)    Other perishable beverages and food items shall be refrigerated or otherwise kept at a safe temperature until used.

History: 2013 AACS.