Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

54080.11.2 Retention of Food Samples

• The CFM shall retain a sample of each food item served to the inmates to determine which food items may be the source of contamination in the event of alleged food poisoning or infection. These meal samples are to be retained at all kitchens and serving units. At the serving of each meal, a tray with a minimum of four ounces of each food item offered shall be prepared, covered with plastic or aluminum wrap, dated, and stored in a specified locked section of a secure refrigerator where it shall be retained for a 72-hour period for cook/serve operations, and 120 hours for cook/chill operations. In case of allegations of food poisoning or infection, these samples shall be made available for analysis by institution medical staff or a representative from Department of Health Services (DHSDepartment of Health Services). Each CFM shall maintain an approved food sampling kit in the food service area for use in the event of a food borne illness outbreak.