W. Va. Code R. § 61-19-15

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

Section 61-19-15 - Protection from contamination

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

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

15.3. 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.

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

15.5. Each pail or container of milk shall be transferred immediately from the milking barn to the refrigerated storage facility.

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

15.7. 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. § 61-19-15