La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § VII-909

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section VII-909 - Receiving and Handling of Milk Derived and Non-Dairy Ingredients

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.

E. All ingredients used in the manufacture of dairy products shall be stored and handled in such a manner as to preclude their contamination. Particular attention shall be given to closing or resealing of containers that have been opened and the contents of which have been partially used.

F. Dusty raw ingredient blending or liquification operations which create powdery conditions shall not be conducted in areas where pasteurized products are handled or stored.

G. Dairy products operations in which ingredients are exposed shall be conducted in processing areas. Except when ingredients are being added, all openings into vessels and lines containing product shall be covered. The outer box or wrapper of powdered ingredients shall be removed prior to dumping into mixing vessels.

H. All liquid ingredients which will support bacterial growth shall be kept or immediately cooled to 7E C (45E F) or below.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § VII-909

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 37:2673 (September 2011).

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.