Mich. Admin. Code R. 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 must 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 must 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 must 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 must 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) Breast milk may be supplied in a multi-day supply in a clean, sanitized container maintained in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for no more than 2 weeks.
(7) Milk and other beverages furnished in a multi-day supply must be labeled with the child's first and last name and the date of opening and be returned to the parent or discarded 7 days after opening.
(8) Non-perishable food items furnished in a multi-day supply must be labeled with the date of opening and if applicable, the first and last name of the child for whom its use is intended.
(9) Beverages and food must be fed only to the child for whom the item is labeled.
(10) Breast milk, formula, and milk must be refrigerated until used.
(11) Other perishable beverages and food items not discarded by the end of the day must be dated and refrigerated or otherwise maintained at a safe temperature until used, which must not be more than 7 calendar days after the date opened or prepared.
(12) Fresh, whole fruits and vegetables may be unrefrigerated for up to 3 calendar days in a clearly labeled and dated container.

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Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.8340
2013 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2025 MR 10, Eff. 5/7/2025

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