Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 02 - Agriculture, Department of
Rule 02.04.05 - RULES GOVERNING GRADE A MILK AND MANUFACTURE GRADE MILK
Subchapter C - MANUFACTURE GRADE MILK
Section 02.04.05.390 - STANDARDS OF IDENTITY, LABELING, AND QUALITY STANDARDS FOR ICE CREAM AND FROZEN DAIRY PRODUCTS AND DESSERTS

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 02.04.05.390

Current through September 2, 2024

01. Definitions. The standards of identity for ice cream and frozen custards, frozen yogurt, frozen yogurt dessert mix, frozen yogurt dairy products, frozen dairy dessert, ice milk, sherbet and water ices are as defined by the Food and Drug Administration, United States Department of Health Education and Welfare, in Title 21, Part 135, of the Code of Federal Regulations.

02. Labeling. Each of the products required to be labeled by Section 37-1202, Idaho Code shall also bear on each container an identifiable code identifying the lot and/or date in which the product was manufactured.

03. Quality Standards. The following quality standards must be met:

a. Coliform Standard. A sample shall not exceed ten (10) coliform colonies per gram in two (2) of the last four (4) consecutive samples.

b. Bacteria Standard. A sample shall not exceed twenty thousand (20,000) bacteria per gram in two (2) of the last four (4) consecutive samples. Whenever the dairy product is cultured, the bacteria test, using the standard plate count or equivalent method would not be applicable.

c. Frequency of Tests. During any consecutive six (6) months, at least four (4) samples of ice cream and frozen dairy products and deserts will be collected and tested. If test results exceed the coliform or bacteria limit three (3) out of five (5) consecutive tests, the dairy product cannot be sold for human consumption. A subsequent sample must meet the quality standards before the dairy product may be sold for human consumption.

04. Licensed Manufacturers. All frozen dessert mixes except nondairy frozen dessert shall be secured from a licensed manufacturer and manufactured into a semifrozen state without adulteration. Freezing device salvage shall not be reused as a mix.

05. Violations. The Director will issue and enforce a written stop sale order to the owner or custodian of any quantity of frozen desserts or frozen novelties which are in violation of Title 37 Chapters 3, 5, and 12, Idaho Code, or Subchapter C of these rules. Disposition of products not in compliance will be at the discretion of the Director.

Effective March 15, 2022

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