Dispensing of milk, cream, and nondairy products must conform to the following requirements:
- (1) Milk and milk products for drinking purposes must be provided to the consumer in an unopened, commercially filled package not exceeding .473 liter (onepintor16fluidounces) in capacity or drawn from a commercially filled container stored in a mechanically refrigerated bulk milk dispenser. If a bulk dispenser for milk or milk products is not available and portions of less than one-half pint are required for mixed drinks, cereal, dessert service, or in a glass for drinking, milk and milk products may be poured from a commercially filled plastic container of 3.785 liters (onegallon) capacity;
- (2) Cream or half-and-half must be provided in an individual service container or a protected dispenser that pours or it must be drawn from a refrigerated dispenser designed for such service. When dispensers that pour are emptied, they must be washed and sanitized as specified in § 44:02:07:56 or 44:02:07:58 before reuse; and
- (3) Liquid nondairy creaming or whitening agents must be provided in an individual service container that must be at or below 5°C (41°F) during storage, display, or service.
Source: 23 SDR 195, effective May 26, 1997.
General Authority: SDCL 34-1-17 , 34-18-22.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-18-22 , 34-18-25.