A few milk processors use the date the product was produced. Stores are required to keep their dairy cases at 45 or lower. Keep your milk fresh at home by refrigerating it promptly after purchase and after each use. The Consumer Protection Division monitors all milk plants, dairy farms, and dairy plants within Colorado for the safety and wholesomeness of their products through inspections and sampling. This division also checks milk and dairy plant pasteurizers and pasteurization procedures.
Proper pasteurization is critical for the safety of milk, milk products, and dairy products.
All states use the PMO as a basis for their milk regulations. Many of the requirements for a Grade A dairy farm can be found in the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance regulations under items 1r through 19r. This document is the same as the 1999 Colorado Grade A Pasteurized Fluid Milk and Milk Product Regulations. Many of the requirements that would apply for a Grade A milk plant can be found in the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance regulations under items 1p through 22p. This document is the same as the 1999 Colorado Grade A Pasteurized Fluid Milk and Milk Product Regulations.