1. A. Extra grade dry dairy products shall conform with the bacteriological requirements indicated below.

   1. 1. Dry whole milk:

      1. a. standard plate count - not to exceed 10,000 cfu per gram;
      2. b. coliform count - not to exceed 10 per gram; and
      3. c. pathogensno pathogenic microorganisms of human significance.

   2. 2. Instant nonfat dry milk:

      1. a. standard plate countnot to exceed 10,000 cfu per gram;
      2. b. coliform countnot to exceed 10 per gram; and,
      3. c. pathogensno pathogenic microorganisms of human significance.

   3. 3. Nonfat dry milk (spray process):

      1. a. standard plate countnot to exceed 10,000 cfu per gram;
      2. b. coliform countnot to exceed 10 per gram; and,
      3. c. pathogensno pathogenic microorganisms of human significance.

   4. 4. Nonfat dry milk (roller process):

      1. a. standard plate countnot to exceed 50,000 cfu per gram;
      2. b. coliform countnot to exceed 10 per gram; and,
      3. c. pathogensno pathogenic microorganisms of human significance.

   5. 5. Dry whey:

      1. a. standard plate countnot to exceed 30,000 cfu per gram;
      2. b. coliform countnot to exceed 10 per gram; and,
      3. c. pathogensno pathogenic microorganisms of human significance.

   6. 6. Dry buttermilk:

      1. a. standard plate countnot to exceed 20,000 cfu per gram;
      2. b. coliform countnot to exceed 10 per gram; and,
      3. c. pathogensno pathogenic microorganisms of human significance.

   7. 7. Edible dry casein (acid):

      1. a. standard plate countnot to exceed 30,000 cfu per gram;
      2. b. coliform countnegative (0 cfu) per 0.1 gram; and,
      3. c. pathogensno pathogenic microorganisms of human significance.
2. B. Instant nonfat dry milk and dry whey that does not meet the bacteriological requirements for Grade A or extra grade shall not be sold or otherwise provided for human consumption.

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).