W. Va. Code R. § 61-19-23

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

Section 61-19-23 - Pasteurization of milk and milk products

23.1. All milk and milk products, except eggnog, shall be pasteurized to one (1) of the temperatures given in the following chart and held continuously at or above that temperature for at least the corresponding specified time:

Batch (Vat) Pasteurization
Temperature	Time
63°C(145°F)*	30 minutes
Continuous Flow (HTST and HHST) Pasteurization
Temperature	Time
72°C(161°F)*	15 seconds
89°C(191°F)	1.0 second
90°C(194°F)	0.5 seconds
94°C (201°F)	0.1 seconds
96°C (204°F)	0.05 seconds
100°C(212°F)	0.01 seconds

*If the fat content of the milk product is ten percent (10%) or greater, or a total solids of 18% or greater, or if it contains added sweeteners, the specified temperature shall be increased by 3°C (5°F).

23.2. Eggnog shall be heated to at least the following temperature and time specifications:

Table 3. Pasteurization Temperature vs. Time
Batch (Vat) Pasteurization
Temperature	Time
69°C (155°F)	30 minutes
Continuous Flow (HTST) Pasteurization
Temperature	Time
80°C(175°F)	25 seconds
83°C(180°F)	15 seconds

23.3. There shall be no physical connection between unpasteurized products, dairy, non-dairy, or water, and pasteurized milk or milk products. Pasteurized non-dairy products not completely separated from pasteurized milk and milk products shall be pasteurized in properly designed and operated equipment at times and temperatures which meet at least the minimum times and temperatures provided for in the definition of Pasteurization.

23.4. Water that comes in contact with pasteurized milk and/or milk products shall:

23.4.1. Meet at least the minimum times and temperatures provided for in the definition of Pasteurization in equipment; or

23.4.2. Have undergone an equivalent process found acceptable by the WVDA.

23.5. a producer must provide means to prevent contamination of milk and/or milk products, containers, utensils and equipment by drippings, spillage and splash from overhead piping, platforms or mezzanines.

23.6. In no case shall pasteurized milk or milk products be standardized with unpasteurized milk or milk products, unless the standardized milk or milk product is subsequently pasteurized.

23.7. Reconstituted or recombined milk and milk products shall be pasteurized after reconstitution or recombining of all ingredients.

W. Va. Code R. § 61-19-23