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Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 3 - Sampling, Examination, Inspections, Grading, Enforcement Procedures and Standards of Dairy Products including Frozen Desserts › Subchapter F - Standards and Specification for Grades of Milk and Milk Products › Section VII-363 - Grade B Pasteurized Milk and Milk Products

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Grade B pasteurized milk or milk products
				  are products resulting from Grade A raw milk for pasteurization and may not
				  meet the requirements for Grade A pasteurized milk and milk products or have
				  been pasteurized or ultra-pasteurized and placed in the final container in a
				  dairy plant that may violate one or more of the requirements contained in this
				  Part for Grade A dairy plants provided, further that any violation thereof does
				  not constitute an imminent hazard to the public's health as determined by the
				  state health officer.
B. The milk
				  or milk products shall conform to the standards of identity prescribed by this
				  Part.
C. The milk or milk products
				  shall conform with the following bacteriological, chemical and temperature
				  standards:
1. standard plate count not to
				  exceed 50,000 cfu per ml.;
2.
				  coliform count not to exceed 10 per ml.;
3. phosphatase less than 350 milliunits/L.,
				  for fluid products and other milk products by the Fluorophos ALP system or
				  equivalent;
4. cryoscope reading
				  not higher than -0.525 ° Hortvet;
5. no positive results from drug residue
				  detection test method as performed in accord with Appendix G, Part V, Detection
				  of Drug Residues in Milk of the PMO
;
and
6. no pathogenic microorganisms of human
				  significance.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 5 - Requirements for Grade A Dairy Farms › Section VII-501 - Approval of Plans

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. All
				milking barns or parlors used on dairy farms from which Grade A raw milk is
				offered for sale and which are hereafter constructed, reconstructed, or altered
				shall conform with the requirements of this Part and the PMO. All equipment
				with which milk comes in contact and automated cleaning equipment shall comply
				with applicable 3-A Sanitary Standards in design, construction, employment and
				use. Plans for the construction, reconstruction or alteration of dairy farm
				facilities domiciled within the state shall be approved by the state health
				officer prior to construction, reconstruction or alteration.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S.
				  40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
				  R.S.
				  40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 5 - Requirements for Grade A Dairy Farms › Subchapter A - Health of Dairy Animals › Section VII-503 - Health of Dairy Animals

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A.
				  Tuberculosis. All milk for pasteurization shall be from herds which are located
				  in a modified accredited tuberculosis-free area, as determined by the Animal
				  Health Program, Veterinary Services, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection
				  Service (APHIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture, or the Louisiana State
				  Livestock Sanitary Board and which have been tested for tuberculosis at least
				  once in every six year period. Note that herds located in an area that fails to
				  maintain such accredited status, or that has an incidence of bovine
				  tuberculosis in excess of 0.2 percent shall have been accredited by said the
				  Animal Health Program, Veterinary Services, the Animal and Plant Health
				  Inspection Service (APHIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture, or the Louisiana
				  State Livestock Sanitary Board, for tuberculosis-free, accredited herds, in
				  effect at the time of the adoption of this ordinance. A certificate identifying
				  each animal signed by the veterinarian and filed as directed by the state
				  health officer shall be evidence of the above tests. All milk for
				  pasteurization shall be from herds in areas which have a Modified Accredited
				  Advanced Tuberculosis status, any herd shall have established a tuberculosis
				  testing protocol for livestock that assures tuberculosis protection and
				  surveillance of the dairy industry within the areas and that it is approved by
				  the Food and Drug Administration, the U. S. Department of Agriculture and the
				  state health officer.
B.
				  Brucellosis. All milk for pasteurization shall be from herds under a
				  brucellosis eradication program which meets one of the following conditions:
1. is located in a certified brucellosis-free
				  area as defined by the U. S. Department of Agriculture and enrolled in the
				  testing program for such areas;
2.
				  meets the U.S. Department of Agriculture requirements for an individually
				  certified herd;
3. participates in
				  a milk ring testing program at least two times per year at approximately
				  180-day intervals and all herds with positive milk ring results shall have the
				  entire herd blood tested within 30 days from the date of the laboratory ring
				  test; or
4. has an individual blood
				  agglutination test performed annually with an allowable maximum grace period
				  not exceeding two months.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 5 - Requirements for Grade A Dairy Farms › Subchapter B - Construction and Maintenance of Grade A Dairy Farm Facilities › Section VII-505 - Surroundings of Dairy Barns

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A.
				  The immediate surroundings of the dairy barn shall be kept in a neat and clean
				  condition.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
					 R.S.
					 40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 5 - Requirements for Grade A Dairy Farms › Subchapter B - Construction and Maintenance of Grade A Dairy Farm Facilities › Section VII-507 - Cow Yard

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. All cow
				  yards shall be effectively graded and drained and have no standing pools of
				  water or accumulations of organic waste. A slab of concrete or other impervious
				  material shall be provided, sufficient in size to hold the milking herd. Swine
				  and poultry shall not be allowed in the cow yard.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
					 R.S.
					 40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 5 - Requirements for Grade A Dairy Farms › Subchapter B - Construction and Maintenance of Grade A Dairy Farm Facilities › Section VII-509 - Manure, Sewage and Liquid Waste Disposal

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. All manure shall be removed and stored or
				  disposed of in accordance with Part XXVII in such a manner as best to prevent
				  the breeding of flies therein or the access of cows to piles thereof. Note that
				  in loafing free stall or pen type stables manure droppings shall be removed or
				  clean bedding added at sufficiently frequent intervals to prevent the
				  accumulation of manure on cows' udders and flanks and the breeding of
				  flies.
B. Sewage shall be disposed
				  of in a manner approved by the state health officer.
C. Liquid wastes resulting from the cleaning
				  of cows, cleaning and rinsing of the barn and equipment, shall be properly
				  disposed of so as not to contaminate the milk or milk equipment or milking barn
				  or parlor, or to create a nuisance or a public health hazard.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
					 R.S.
					 40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 5 - Requirements for Grade A Dairy Farms › Subchapter B - Construction and Maintenance of Grade A Dairy Farm Facilities › Section VII-511 - Dairy Barn Required

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. A
				  dairy barn or milking parlor shall be required. The barn or parlor shall be
				  constructed in a manner approved by the state health officer.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
					 R.S.
					 40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 5 - Requirements for Grade A Dairy Farms › Subchapter B - Construction and Maintenance of Grade A Dairy Farm Facilities › Section VII-513 - Milking Barn or Parlor Cleanliness

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The interior shall be kept clean. Floors,
				  walls, windows, pipelines, and equipment shall be free of filth or litter, and
				  shall be clean. Swine and fowl shall be kept out of the milking barn. All pens,
				  calf stalls, etc., shall be located and maintained so as not to have a
				  deleterious effect upon the conditions in the milking area(s) and the milk
				  house/room.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
					 R.S.
					 40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 5 - Requirements for Grade A Dairy Farms › Subchapter B - Construction and Maintenance of Grade A Dairy Farm Facilities › Section VII-515 - Lighting

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The areas of the
				  milking barn where cows are milked shall be provided with a minimum of 10-foot
				  candles of well distributed light.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
					 R.S.
					 40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 5 - Requirements for Grade A Dairy Farms › Subchapter B - Construction and Maintenance of Grade A Dairy Farm Facilities › Section VII-517 - Ventilation

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Sections of all
				  dairy barns where cows are kept or milked shall be well ventilated to minimize
				  odor and to prevent condensation upon walls and ceilings.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
					 R.S.40:4(A)(1)(a).
					 Also see
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
					 R.S.
					 40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 5 - Requirements for Grade A Dairy Farms › Subchapter B - Construction and Maintenance of Grade A Dairy Farm Facilities › Section VII-519 - Floors

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The floors and
				  gutters of such parts of all dairy barns in which cows are milked shall be
				  constructed of concrete or other impervious and easily cleaned material which
				  has been approved by the state health officer. It shall be graded to drain and
				  shall be in good repair.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
					 R.S.
					 40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 5 - Requirements for Grade A Dairy Farms › Subchapter B - Construction and Maintenance of Grade A Dairy Farm Facilities › Section VII-521 - Walls and Ceilings

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The
				  walls and ceilings of all dairy barns shall be smooth, painted or finished in a
				  manner approved by the state health officer and shall be kept clean and in good
				  repair. In case there is a second story above that part of the barn in which
				  cows are milked, the ceiling shall be dust-tight. If the feed room adjoins the
				  milking space it shall be separated therefrom by a dust-tight partition and
				  door. Feed may be stored in the milking portion of the barn only in such a
				  manner as will not increase the dust content of the air, attract flies, or
				  interfere with cleaning of the floor (as in covered, dust-tight boxes, or
				  bins). Open feed dollies may be used for distributing the feed, but not for
				  storing feed in the milking barn. Feed troughs shall be constructed of concrete
				  or other approved impervious and easily cleanable material. A minimum of eight
				  feet ceiling height shall be required in all dairies. When elevated stanchions
				  are used, this height shall be measured from the floor of the elevated portion
				  of the barn.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
					 R.S.
					 40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 5 - Requirements for Grade A Dairy Farms › Subchapter B - Construction and Maintenance of Grade A Dairy Farm Facilities › Section VII-527 - Toilets

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Every dairy farm
				  shall be provided with one or more sanitary toilets, conveniently located,
				  constructed according to Parts XIII and XIV of this Code, and operated in a
				  sanitary manner. A covered trash container shall be provided in the toilet
				  room. Materials, equipment or utensils used in milk production shall not be
				  stored in the toilet room.
B.
				  Toilet rooms and appurtenances shall be kept clean.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
					 R.S.
					 40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 5 - Requirements for Grade A Dairy Farms › Subchapter B - Construction and Maintenance of Grade A Dairy Farm Facilities › Section VII-529 - Construction of Containers and Equipment

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. All multi-use containers, utensils and
				  equipment used in the handling, storage or transportation of milk or milk
				  products shall be constructed of smooth, non-absorbent, non-oxidizable and
				  non-toxic material located as to be easily cleaned, shall be free of exposed
				  copper or brass, and shall be kept in good repair. Joints and seams shall be
				  smooth and easily cleanable. Woven wire cloth shall not be used for straining
				  milk. All milk pails shall be of heavy-gauge material and of small mouth
				  design. The design, construction and manner of employment of all milk equipment
				  shall conform with 3-A Standards and the requirements of the PMO, and be
				  approved by the state health officer in writing prior to
				  installation.
B. Systems are
				  acceptable if they are designed, installed and operated in accordance with the
				  following parameters for reverse flush systems:
1. All product contact surfaces shall conform
				  to the construction criteria of §529. A of this Part.
2. An intervening break to the atmosphere
				  shall be provided between the water and/or chemical solution and the product
				  and/or product contact surfaces at all times.
3. If a pre-rinse cycle is used it shall be
				  with potable water.
4. The system
				  shall provide for:
a. A chemical solution
				  cycle with a chemical solution complying with provisions of Appendix F of the
				  PMO.
b. The chemical solution
				  strength shall be limited to that strength necessary to accomplish its intended
				  effect and shall not leave a significant residual in the milk.
c. A post-rinse cycle with safe water. The
				  use of treated water to prevent psychrophilic microorganisms contamination
				  should be considered.
d. A drain
				  cycle with sufficient time to drain or remove all moisture from the product
				  contact surfaces of the reverse flush system.
5. When air under pressure is used in contact
				  with product or solution contact surfaces, it shall comply with the
				  requirements for air under pressure contained in §929(I) of this Part, provided
				  that an exception to the piping downstream from the terminal filter may be
				  granted when:
a. the piping is used only for
				  filtered air;
b. at least one
				  access point is available to determine cleanliness of the air piping;
				  and
c. the piping is of a smooth,
				  non-absorbent, corrosion-resistant, non-toxic material, including any adhesives
				  used in joints. In some installations, a check valve may be required to prevent
				  water and/or chemical solution from entering these air lines.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 5 - Requirements for Grade A Dairy Farms › Subchapter B - Construction and Maintenance of Grade A Dairy Farm Facilities › Section VII-531 - Sanitary Piping

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. All
				  piping used to conduct milk or automated cleaning solutions shall comply with
				  applicable 3-A Sanitary Standards. The installation and use thereof shall be
				  approved, in writing, by the state health officer prior to installation.
				  Detailed plans for mechanically cleaned pipeline systems shall be submitted to
				  the state health officer for written approval prior to installation. No
				  alteration or addition shall be made to any milk pipeline system without prior
				  written approval of the state health officer.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
					 R.S.
					 40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 5 - Requirements for Grade A Dairy Farms › Subchapter C - Sanitation › Section VII-533 - Cleaning of Containers and Equipment

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. All multi-use containers, equipment, and
				  other utensils used in the handling, storage, transportation of milk shall be
				  properly cleaned between each usage, provided that farm bulk tanks shall be
				  emptied and cleaned at least once each 72 hours.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
					 R.S.
					 40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 5 - Requirements for Grade A Dairy Farms › Subchapter C - Sanitation › Section VII-535 - Sanitizing Treatment of Containers and Equipment

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. All multi-use containers, equipment, and
				  other utensils used in the handling, storage and transportation of milk shall
				  be properly cleaned then sanitized before each usage. When empty and before
				  being returned to a producer by a dairy plant, each container shall be properly
				  cleaned and sanitized.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
					 R.S.
					 40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 5 - Requirements for Grade A Dairy Farms › Subchapter C - Sanitation › Section VII-537 - Storage

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. All containers
				  and other utensils used in the handling, storage, or transportation of milk
				  shall, unless stored in sanitizing solutions, be stored so as to drain and dry,
				  and so as not to become contaminated before use.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
					 R.S.
					 40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 5 - Requirements for Grade A Dairy Farms › Subchapter C - Sanitation › Section VII-539 - Handling

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. After sanitizing
				  treatment, the handling of milk containers, utensils or equipment shall be done
				  in such a manner as to preclude the contamination of the milk contact
				  surface.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
					 R.S.
					 40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 5 - Requirements for Grade A Dairy Farms › Subchapter C - Sanitation › Section VII-541 - Milk Stools, Surcingles, and Anti-Kickers

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Milk stools, surcingles and anti-kickers
				  shall be clean and stored above the floor.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
					 R.S.
					 40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 5 - Requirements for Grade A Dairy Farms › Subchapter C - Sanitation › Section VII-543 - Flanks, Udders and Teats

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The
				  flanks, bellies, tails and udders shall be clipped as necessary. Udders and
				  teats shall be free from visible dirt or liquids at the time of
				  milking.
B. The udders and teats of
				  all milk cows, goats, sheep, water buffaloes or other hooved mammals shall be
				  cleaned, rinsed with a bactericidal solution and dried prior to
				  milking.
C. The use of a common
				  towel, sponge or similar device for cleaning udders is prohibited.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
					 R.S.
					 40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 5 - Requirements for Grade A Dairy Farms › Subchapter C - Sanitation › Section VII-545 - Handling of Milk with Abnormalities

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Milk from lactating animals being treated
				  with medicinal agents, which are capable of being secreted in the milk, shall
				  not be offered for sale for such a period as is recommended by the attending
				  veterinarian or as indicated on the package label of the medicinal
				  agent.
B. Milk with abnormalities
				  shall not be offered for sale and shall be so handled to preclude the infection
				  of other lactating animals or the contamination of milk utensils.
C. Lactating animals secreting milk with
				  abnormalities shall be milked last or in separate equipment which effectively
				  prevents the contamination of the milk to be offered for sale.
D. Equipment, utensils and containers used
				  for the milking or handling of milk with abnormalities shall be properly
				  cleaned and sanitized after use and prior to being used for the handling of
				  milk to be offered for sale.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
					 R.S.
					 40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 5 - Requirements for Grade A Dairy Farms › Subchapter C - Sanitation › Section VII-547 - Protection from Contamination

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. No milk shall be strained or poured in the
				  dairy barn.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
					 R.S.
					 40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 5 - Requirements for Grade A Dairy Farms › Subchapter C - Sanitation › Section VII-549 - Cooling

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Raw milk for
				  pasteurization shall be cooled to 10E C (50E F) or less within four hours of
				  the commencement of the first milking and to 7E C (45E F) or less within two
				  hours after the completion of milking. Provided, that the blend temperature
				  after the first milking and subsequent milkings does not exceed 10E C (50E F).
				  Provided, further, that Grade A raw milk for pasteurization, that is shipped in
				  milk cans, shall be cooled to 7E C (45E F) or less within four hours after each
				  can has been filled.
B. The
				  construction and operation of all raw milk cooling equipment shall comply with
				  3-A Standards or §2113(H) of this Part as appropriate.
C. All farm bulk milk tanks manufactured
				  after January 1, 2000 shall be equipped with a temperature recording device
				  approved by the state health officer with concurrence of the FDA.
1. The recording device shall be operated
				  continuously and be maintained in a properly functioning manner. Circular
				  charts shall not overlap.
2. The
				  recording device shall be calibrated with a traceable standard thermometer at
				  least once in each six month period in a manner acceptable to the state health
				  officer. The calibration shall be documented on records available for review by
				  the state health officer.
3.
				  Recording thermometer charts shall be maintained on the premises for a period
				  of a minimum of six months and available to the state health officer.
4. The recording thermometer should be
				  installed in an area convenient to the milk storage tank and acceptable to the
				  state health officer.
5. The
				  recording thermometer sensor shall be located to permit the registering of the
				  temperature of the contents when the tank contains no more than 10 percent of
				  its calibrated capacity.
6. The
				  recording thermometers shall comply with the requirements for such thermometers
				  contained in the
PMO.
7. A recording thermometer or any other
				  device that meets the specifications of the
PMO
and is
				  acceptable to the state health officer can be used to monitor and record the
				  bulk tank temperature.
8. The
				  recording thermometer charts shall properly identify the producer, date and
				  signature of the person removing the chart.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 5 - Requirements for Grade A Dairy Farms › Subchapter C - Sanitation › Section VII-551 - Cow Feed

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. No cows
				  shall be fed any substance in a state of putrefaction or any swill or
				  unwholesome feed. This regulation shall not be construed to prohibit the use of
				  properly prepared ensilage.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
					 R.S.
					 40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 5 - Requirements for Grade A Dairy Farms › Subchapter C - Sanitation › Section VII-553 - Insect and Rodent Control

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A.
				  Effective measures shall be taken to prevent the contamination of milk,
				  containers, equipment, and utensils by insects, rodents, and by chemicals used
				  to control such vermin. Milk houses shall be free of insects and rodents.
				  Surroundings shall be kept neat, clean, and free of conditions which might
				  harbor or be conducive to the breeding of insects and rodents. Feed shall be
				  stored in such a manner that it does not attract birds, rodents or
				  insects.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
					 R.S.
					 40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 5 - Requirements for Grade A Dairy Farms › Subchapter C - Sanitation › Section VII-555 - Personal Cleanliness

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. All
				  persons coming in contact with milk, containers or equipment shall wear clean
				  outer garments and shall keep their hands clean at all times while thus
				  engaged.
B. Milkers' hands shall be
				  clean and dried with a clean towel immediately before milking and following any
				  interruption in the milking operation. A faucet dedicated to the rinsing of
				  milkers hands shall be conveniently located in the milking area. Wet-hand
				  milking is prohibited.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
					 R.S.
					 40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 5 - Requirements for Grade A Dairy Farms › Subchapter C - Sanitation › Section VII-557 - Clarifiers in the Milk House

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A.
				  It shall be unlawful for a milk producer to use any clarifiers, equipment or
				  device in the milk house or dairy barn that would remove or alter a portion or
				  all of the constituents of the milk, provided that this would not prohibit the
				  use of single service filters in the milk house to remove hair or foreign
				  particles that may accidentally gain access to the milk.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
					 R.S.
					 40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 5 - Requirements for Grade A Dairy Farms › Subchapter C - Sanitation › Section VII-559 - Drug and Chemical Control

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A.
				  Cleaners and sanitizers shall be stored in properly identified, dedicated
				  end-use containers.
B. Animal
				  drugs, medications and their administration equipment shall be stored in such a
				  manner that milk, milking equipment and cleaning equipment are not subject to
				  contamination.
C. Animal drugs and
				  medications shall be properly labeled and segregated (lactating from
				  non-lactating).
D. Unapproved drugs
				  shall not be used.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
					 R.S.
					 40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 7 - Sampling, Hauling and Transporting of Milk › Section VII-703 - Sealing and Protection of Milk Tank Trucks

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Tamper evident, numbered seals shall be
				placed on all outer openings of the tank (C.I.P. fittings, valves, vents,
				hatches, dust covers and doors of the valve, pump and sample compartment) by
				the milk receiver/sampler immediately upon completion of washing and sanitizing
				of the milk tank truck, provided that the operator of the milk tank truck may
				lock the doors of the valve, pump and sample compartments with padlocks instead
				of being sealed.
B. The tank truck
				shall be constructed in such a manner as to preclude the opening of any sealed
				portion of the tank truck without breaking the seals (hinges on dust cover,
				doors, etc.).
C. In cases in which
				a milk tank truck is unloaded at a dairy plant, is not washed and sanitized and
				will be used to haul milk or milk products, it shall be sealed and protected as
				prescribed in §703. A above and the date, time, location the milk tank truck
				was unloaded shall be recorded on the cleaning and sanitizing tag by the milk
				receiver/sampler.
D. The seal
				numbers shall be annotated on the cleaning and sanitization tag.
E. It shall be the responsibility of the milk
				tank truck operator to insure that the milk tank truck has been properly
				cleaned and sanitized.
F. It shall
				be the responsibility of the milk tank truck operator to insure that the milk
				tank truck has been properly sealed and compartments are locked or sealed and
				maintained in such manner at all times that the milk tank truck is not being
				loaded, unloaded or under immediate control of the operator.
G. The milk tank truck operator shall check
				the integrity of all seals and locks upon arrival at the first farm or other
				facility from which milk or milk products are to be loaded.
H. When seals must be broken in order to load
				the truck, the operator shall store the seals in a secure location on the truck
				and record the seal numbers and reason for breaking the seals on the cleaning
				and sanitization tag or on the manifest.
I. If at any time the operator discovers that
				a seal has been broken or removed without his/her knowledge, he/she shall
				immediately notify the state health officer and ensure that the milk tank truck
				is not unloaded without permission from the state health officer.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S.
				  40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
				  R.S.
				  40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 7 - Sampling, Hauling and Transporting of Milk › Section VII-705 - Manifest for Bulk Milk Tank Trucks

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Bulk milk tank trucks that pick up milk
				from dairy farms and haul it to dairy plants shall have a shipping statement
				(manifest) containing:
1. name and address of
				tank truck owner;
2. tank truck
				permit number and state issuing permit;
3. bulk milk tank truck operator/sampler(s)
				name(s) and permit number(s) and state issuing permit(s); and,
4. the bulk milk tank truck operator/sampler
				signature.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 7 - Sampling, Hauling and Transporting of Milk › Section VII-707 - Bulk Milk Tank Truck Operator/Sampler

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. A bulk milk tank truck operator/sampler is
				a person who collects official raw milk samples and may transport raw milk from
				dairy farms to milk plants, receiving stations, transfer stations or other food
				processing plants.
B. Milk tank
				truck and milk tank transport operators who are not licensed as bulk milk tank
				truck operator/samplers shall not perform any of the duties of a bulk milk tank
				truck operator/sampler that directly involves the collection of official
				samples or measuring of milk for official records.
C. Milk tank truck operators who are not bulk
				milk tank truck operator/samplers and perform any of the duties of a bulk milk
				tank truck operator/sampler that do not involve the collection of samples or
				measuring of milk shall conform with the requirements for such duties contained
				in this Part.
D. Bulk milk tank
				truck operator/samplers shall obtain a permit to operate a bulk milk pickup
				tank truck and collect official samples of raw milk prior to the performance of
				these duties.
E. The bulk milk tank
				truck operator/sampler must be instructed in proper procedures of milk pick up
				and sample collection prior to permit application.
F. The bulk milk tank truck operator/sampler
				shall obtain a passing score on a test administered by the state health officer
				and demonstrate his ability to perform the required milk pick up and sampling
				duties to the state health officer prior to being issued a permit.
G. Each bulk milk tank truck operator/sampler
				shall attend one of the bulk milk pickup tanker operator/sampler seminars
				conducted biannually by the state health officer and receive a passing score on
				the test administered as part of the seminar. Failure to attend the required
				seminar or failure to achieve a passing score on the test shall result in
				suspension of his/her permit.
H.
				The examination shall be composed of a minimum of 20 questions broken down into
				the following areas:
1. six questions
				relating to sanitation and personal cleanliness;
2. six questions relating to sampling and
				weighing procedures;
3. four
				questions relating to equipment (including proper use, care, cleaning, etc);
				and
4. four questions relating to
				proper record keeping requirements.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 9 - General Requirements for Dairy Plants › Section VII-901 - General Requirements

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The
				requirements contained within this chapter pertain to Grade A dairy plants and
				dairy plants in general. Some types of dairy plants are not required to conform
				with each of these requirements. Those requirements to which specific types of
				dairy plants shall be required to conform shall be listed in the chapter of
				this Part that pertains to that specific type of plant.
B. The state health officer has the authority
				to require an individual dairy plant to implement any additional requirements
				he/she determines necessary to prevent a compromise to food safety in that
				individual dairy plant. Failure to comply with such requirements may constitute
				grounds for suspension or denial of permit.
C. Dairy plants that produce Grade A
				pasteurized, ultra-pasteurized or aseptically processed milk and milk products
				shall conform with each of the requirements contained in this Chapter, provided
				that dairy plants that produce Grade A pasteurized, ultra-pasteurized or
				aseptically processed milk and milk products which have been required or
				authorized by the state health officer to be regulated under the provisions of
				Chapter 11 of this Part [Hazard Analysis Critical Control (HACCP) systems]
				shall conform with the requirements contained in Chapter 11 of this
				Part.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S.
				  40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
				  R.S.
				  40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 9 - General Requirements for Dairy Plants › Section VII-903 - Approval of Plans

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. All
				milk, milk products plants and other dairy plants domiciled in the State from
				which dairy products are processed, packaged or offered for sale in the state
				and which are hereafter constructed, reconstructed, or renovated shall conform
				with the requirements of this Part. Prior to construction, reconstruction or
				alterations, written approval of plans and specifications shall be obtained
				from the state health officer.
B.
				Prior to installation or modification, written approval shall be obtained from
				the state health officer of plans and specifications for the design,
				construction and manner of employment for all equipment used in dairy
				plants.
C. Written, detailed plans
				describing the processing of each product shall be submitted to the state
				health officer for approval prior to manufacture of product and prior to any
				process or product changes.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S.
				  40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
				  R.S.
				  40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 9 - General Requirements for Dairy Plants › Subchapter A - Milk, Milk Products and Non Milk Derived Ingredients Receiving › Section VII-909 - Receiving and Handling of Milk Derived and Non-Dairy Ingredients

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Non-milk derived
				  ingredients used in the manufacturing of dairy products shall have been
				  determined by the FDA to be GRAS for use in dairy products.
B. All dairy ingredients used in the
				  manufacture of dairy products shall be produced, packed, held and shipped in a
				  manner consistent with the requirements of this Part.
C. All non-milk derived ingredients shall be
				  purchased only from suppliers which certify or guarantee that their products
				  have been produced and handled in a manner that will assure a safe and
				  wholesome ingredient which will not adulterate the finished product. Records of
				  such verification or guarantee shall be available for review by the state
				  health officer.
D. A safety and
				  quality inspection of all incoming milk derived and non-milk derived
				  ingredients shall be performed. Records of the results of this inspection,
				  corrective action taken when problems are identified and the date and initials
				  of the person performing the inspection shall be maintained and made available
				  to the state health officer. The inspection shall include an evaluation for
				  conditions related to:
1. product identity
				  and labeling;
2. package condition
				  and integrity;
3.
				  bulging;
4. leaking;
5. dirt/grime;
6. insect infestation;
7. rodent damage; and,
8. off-odors and non-food materials
				  (especially toxic compounds) or residues of such materials in the truck or
				  other conveyance.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 9 - General Requirements for Dairy Plants › Subchapter B - Dairy Plant Construction, Sanitation and Operation › Section VII-911 - Immediate Surroundings

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The
				  immediate surroundings of the dairy plant shall be well drained and kept neat,
				  clean, and free from conditions which might attract flies, insects or rodents
				  or otherwise constitute a nuisance.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
					 R.S.
					 40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 9 - General Requirements for Dairy Plants › Subchapter B - Dairy Plant Construction, Sanitation and Operation › Section VII-913 - Floors

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The floors of
				  all rooms in which milk or dairy products are received, handled or stored or in
				  which utensils are cleaned shall be constructed of concrete or other equally
				  impervious and easily cleanable material and shall be smooth, properly drained,
				  provided with trapped drains, kept clean and in good repair.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
					 R.S.
					 40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 9 - General Requirements for Dairy Plants › Subchapter B - Dairy Plant Construction, Sanitation and Operation › Section VII-915 - Walls and Ceilings

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A.
				  Walls and ceilings of rooms in which milk and dairy products are handled or
				  stored or in which utensils are cleaned shall be constructed of concrete or
				  other equally impervious and easily cleanable material and kept clean and in
				  good repair.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
					 R.S.
					 40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 9 - General Requirements for Dairy Plants › Subchapter B - Dairy Plant Construction, Sanitation and Operation › Section VII-917 - Doors and Windows

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The
				  dairy plant shall be provided with solid doors which shall be kept closed
				  during the presence of dusty conditions, smoke or fumes. All outside openings
				  shall be effectively protected against the entry of insects, rodents, dust and
				  airborne contamination. Screen doors shall be self-closing and open
				  outward.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
					 R.S.
					 40:922.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VII - Dairy Products Regulations › Chapter 9 - General Requirements for Dairy Plants › Subchapter B - Dairy Plant Construction, Sanitation and Operation › Section VII-919 - Light and Ventilation

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. All
				  rooms in which milk or dairy products are handled or processed and in which
				  milk containers, equipment and utensils are cleaned shall be provided with a
				  minimum of 40-foot candles of evenly distributed light. Dry and cold storage
				  areas shall be provided with a minimum of 15-foot candles of evenly distributed
				  light.
B. Ventilation shall be
				  sufficient in all areas of the plant to prevent excessive odors and the
				  formation of excessive water condensation. Vents or lighting fixtures shall be
				  installed in a manner to preclude the contamination of product, ingredients,
				  packaging material, packaged products or product contact surfaces of
				  equipment.
C. All bulk dairy
				  product storage tanks shall be vented into a room used for processing or
				  packaging or in a storage tank alley. Vents located elsewhere shall be equipped
				  with air filters approved for that use by the state health officer.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and
					 R.S.
					 40:922.