Broome Jail Review Reveals Dangerous Food Handling Procedures

Broome County's public health director said there were many food safety violations in preparing the chicken salad believed to be the source of a jail salmonella outbreak.

Olivia Catalano has released details of a review of food handling at the county-operated facility in the town of Dickinson. Meals at the jail are prepared by employees of Trinity Service Group with assistance from inmates.

More than 300 jail inmates were sickened by salmonella last week. Several were hospitalized. Two were still in the hospital as of Thursday afternoon.

The Broome County Jail on Front Street in the town of Dickinson on June 3, 2026. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

Catalano said an investigation has revealed multiple violations of "food preparation and storage practices" within the jail. She described improper and sloppy handling procedures of perishable food ingredients.

Catalano noted past inspections of Broome County Jail food handling overseen by Trinity Service Group have revealed repeated multiple violations.

It's not yet known what action may be taken against the company in the aftermath of the salmonella outbreak.

During an update on the health crisis, Sheriff Fred Akshar said "everything is back to normal" at the jail.

WNBF NEWS VIDEO: Broome County public health director Olivia Catalano provided an update on the jail salmonella outbreak on June 4, 2026.

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