PURPOSE: This rule provides the procedure to follow when infection is suspected. This rule corresponds with Section 14 of the Grade “A” Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO), 2015 Revision of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Food and Drug Administration.

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here.

1. (1) When reasonable cause exists to suspect the possibility of transmission of infection from any person concerned with the handling of milk, milk products, or both, the regulatory agency is authorized to require any of the following measures:

   1. (A) The immediate exclusion of that person from milk handling;
   2. (B) The immediate exclusion of the milk supply concerned from distribution and use; and
   3. (C) Adequate medical and bacteriological examination of the person, his/her associates, and of his/her and their body discharges. The Grade “A” Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO), 2015 Revision is hereby incorporated by reference as published by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Food and Drug Administration, Division of Plant and Dairy Food (HFS-316), 5100 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740-3835. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions to the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO).

AUTHORITY: section 196.939, RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed March 11, 1980, effective July 1, 1980. Amended: Filed Feb. 1, 1990, effective April 26, 1990. Amended: Filed Feb. 15, 2007, effective July 30, 2007. Amended: Filed Aug. 3, 2009, effective Jan. 30, 2010. Amended: Filed March 13, 2012, effective Sept. 30, 2012. Amended: Filed July 23, 2014, effective Jan. 30, 2015. Amended: Filed April 22, 2016, effective Oct. 30, 2016. *Original authority: 196.939, RSMo 1972, amended 1993, 1994, 1995.