LAC 51:VII.2131 – Grade A Dry Whey or Dry Whey Products

A. Grade A dry whey or dry whey products shall conform with the following bacteriological standards:
1. 1. standard plate countnot to exceed 30,000 cfu per gram;
2. 2. coliform countnot to exceed 10 per gram;
3. 3. drugsno positive results from drug residue detection test methods which the state health officer has determined to be appropriate for use with dry wheyand dry whey products; and,
4. 4. pathogensno pathogenic microorganisms of human significance.
B. The product shall conform with the standards of identity prescribed by this Part.

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.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 37:2707 (September 2011).