La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § VII-941

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

Section VII-941 - Pasteurization, Ultra-pasteurization and Aseptic Processing

A. All dairy products (e.g., milk solids, whey, nonfat dry milk, condensed milk, cream, nonfat (fat free, skim) milk, etc.), eggs, egg products, cocoa, cocoa products, frozen dessert mixes, emulsifiers, stabilizers, vitamins, sweeteners and any other approved ingredients (with the exception of those ingredients listed in Subsection B of this Section shall be added prior to pasteurization, ultra pasteurization or aseptic processing.

B. The only ingredients which shall be added after pasteurization or ultra pasteurization are those flavoring ingredients which are:

1. fresh fruits or vegetables and only when they are added to cultured dairy products having a pH of less than 4.7 and only in a dairy plant having a quality assurance program which is considered adequate by the state health officer;

2. subjected to prior heat treatment sufficient to destroy all pathogenic microorganisms;

3. a water activity of 0.85 (Aw) or less;

4. high acid content products;

5. roasted nuts;

6. dry sugars;

7. flavor extracts containing high alcohol content; or

8. safe and suitable bacterial cultures.

C. Such additions shall be made only with approval of the state health officer with the concurrence of FDA and in a manner which prevents product contamination.

D. Pasteurization and ultra-pasteurization shall be performed in equipment and using procedures that conform with the requirements of PMO and current applicable 3-A Standards and are approved by the state health officer.

E. Aseptic processing shall be performed in accordance with Title 21 CFR Parts 108 and 113 and the requirements of PMO.

F. Pasteurization, ultra-pasteurization and aseptic processing shall be controlled as a CCP in plants being regulated under HACCP.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § VII-941

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 37:2678 (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.