1. A. Other condensed, concentrated or dry dairy products which are designated Grade A by the NCIMS shall be processed in dairy plants that are in substantial compliance with the requirements for Grade A dairy plants contained in this Part and shall conform with the following.

   1. 1. All such products shall conform with the standards of identity prescribed by this Part.

   2. 2. The products shall conform with the following bacteriological, chemical and temperature requirements:

      1. a. standard plate countnot to exceed 30,000 cfu per gram;
      2. b. coliform countnot to exceed 10 per gram;
      3. c. drugsno positive results from drug residue detection test methods which the state health officer has determined to be appropriate; and,
      4. d. pathogens no pathogenic microorganisms of human significance.

Authority Note

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

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 37:2708 (September 2011).