W. Va. Code R. § 61-4A-20

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 61-4A-20 - Protection From Contamination

20.1. Protection from contamination requires compliance with the following:

20.1.1. Equipment and operations shall be so located within the milking barn and milkhouse as to prevent overcrowding and contamination of cleaned and sanitized containers, equipment, and utensils by splash, condensation, or manual contact.

20.1.2. All milk which has overflowed, leaked, been spilled, or improperly handled shall be discarded.

20.1.3. All product-contact surfaces of containers, equipment, and utensils shall be covered or otherwise protected to prevent the access of insects, dust, condensation, and other contamination. All openings, including valves and piping attached to milk storage and transport tanks, pumps, or vats, shall be capped or otherwise properly protected.

20.1.4. The receiving receptacle shall be raised above the floor (as on a dolly or cart), or placed at a distance from the animal to protect it against manure and splash when milk is poured and/or strained in the milking barn. Such receptacle shall have a tight-fitting cover which shall be closed except when milk is being poured.

20.1.5. Each pail or container of milk shall be transferred immediately from the milking barn, stable or parlor to the milkhouse.

20.1.6. Pails, cans, and other equipment containing milk shall be properly covered during transfer and storage.

20.1.7. Antibiotics and medicines shall be stored in such a manner that they cannot contaminate the milk or milk product-contact surfaces of the equipment, containers or utensils.

W. Va. Code R. § 61-4A-20