N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.16.53

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 8.370.16.53 - FOOD SUPPLIES AND PREPARATION

A. Supplies: Food shall be purchased or procured from approved sources or sources meeting federal, state, and local standards or laws.

B. Preparation: Food shall be cleaned and prepared by methods that conserve nutritive value, flavor and appearance. Food shall be cut, chopped, or ground as needed for individual residents.

C. Milk: Only pasteurized fluid milk which is certified Grade A shall be used for beverages.

Powdered milk may be used for cooking if it meets Grade A standards or is heated to a temperature of 165 degrees fahrenheit during cooking

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.16.53

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024