Section R3-2-805. Grade A Raw Milk For Consumption

A.      All cattle from which Grade A raw milk is produced shall be tested and found free of tuberculosis before any milk is sold. All herds shall be tested for tuberculosis at least every 12 months. All cattle from which Grade A raw milk is produced shall be tested and found free of brucellosis before any milk is sold, and shall be tested every 12 months or have negative ring tests for brucellosis, or both, as determined by the State Veteri- narian.

B.       Grade A raw milk shall be cooled immediately after comple- tion of milking to 45o F or less and shall be maintained at that temperature until delivery.

C.      Grade A raw milk shall be bottled on the farm where it is pro- duced. Bottling and capping shall be done in a sanitary manner on approved equipment. Hand-capping is prohibited. Caps and cap stock shall be kept in sanitary containers until used.

D.      All vehicles used for the distribution of Grade A raw milk shall prominently display the distributor’s name.

E.       Grade A raw milk shall be labeled as prescribed in R3-2-803.

Historical Note

Former Regulations 1, 2. Section R3-2-805 renumbered from R3-5-05 (Supp. 91-4). Section R3-2-805 repealed; new Section R3-2-805 renumbered from R3-2-804 and amended effective December 2, 1998 (Supp. 98-4).