N.M. Code R. § 21.34.2.17

Chemical, Bacteriological and Temperature Standards for Grade a Raw Milk and Raw Milk Products

Effective May 29, 2009State of New Mexico

All raw milk or raw milk products sold at retail shall meet the following requirements:

  1. A. temperature cooled to between 45 degrees F (7 degrees C) and 32 degrees F (0 degrees C) within two hours after completion of milking and maintained at that temperature until sold;

    b. bacterial limits 20,000/ml (standard plate count);

  2. C. coliform limits 50/ml;
  3. D. WMT 20 mm;
  4. E. DMSCC 1 ,000,000/ml;
  5. F. freezing point -0.530 degrees C;
  6. G. antibiotics no detectable residue;
  7. H. pesticides no detectable residue.

    [7/1/97; 21.34.2.17 NMAC - Rn, 21 NMAC 34.2.17, 05/29/09]

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