Illinois Administrative Code
Title 77 - PUBLIC HEALTH
Part 785 - MANUFACTURED DAIRY PRODUCTS
Subpart C - REQUIREMENTS FOR FARMS PRODUCING MILK FOR MANUFACTURING
Section 785.320 - Milking Procedure

Universal Citation: 77 IL Admin Code ยง 785.320

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024

a) The udders and flanks of all milking cows shall be kept clean. The udders and teats shall be washed or piped immediately before milking with a clean, damp cloth or paper towel moistened with a sanitizing solution and wiped dry, or by any other sanitary method.

b) The milker's outer clothing shall be clean and his hands clean and dry. No person with an infected cut or open sores on their hands or arms shall milk cows, or handle milk or milk containers, utensils or equipment.

c) Cows which secrete abnormal milk shall be milked last or with separate equipment. This milk shall be excluded from the supply as required in Section 785.300(d).

d) Milk stools, surcingles and antikickers shall be kept clean and properly stored. Dusting operations shall not be conducted immediately before or during milking. Strong flavored feeds should only be fed after milking.

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