New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 1 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS
Chapter I - Milk Control
Subchapter A - Dairy Products (Article 4, Agriculture and Markets Law)
Part 2 - Requirements For The Production, Processing, Manufacturing And Distribution Of Milk And Milk Products
Sanitation Requirements Applicable to the Processing and Manufacturing of Milk, Lowfat Milk, Skim Milk, Milk Products, Goat Milk, Goat Milk Products, Sheep Milk Products, Melloream and Frozen Desserts
Section 2.49 - Cooling of milk-item 17p
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024
(a) All raw milk and milk products are maintained at 45° F (7° C) or less until processed.
(b) All pasteurized milk and milk products, except those to be cultured, are cooled immediately in approved equipment prior to filling and packaging to a temperature of 45° F (7° C) or less. All pasteurized milk and milk products shall be stored at a temperature of 45° F (7° C) or less.
(c) Each freezer and cold storage compartment used to store and hold food capable of supporting growth of microorganisms must be fitted with an indicating thermometer, temperature-measuring device, or temperature-recording device that complies with the applicable specifications of Appendix 3 of this Title and shall be installed as to show the temperature accurately within the compartment. Such thermometer shall be located in the warmest zone of the freezer and cold storage compartment. Each storage tank shall be equipped with an indicating thermometer, the sensor of which shall be located to permit the registering of the temperature of the contents when the tank contains no more than 20 percent of its calibrated capacity. Such thermometer shall comply with the applicable specifications of Appendix 3 of this Title and shall be installed as to show the temperature accurately within the compartment.
(d) All surface coolers comply with the following specifications:
(e) Recirculated cold water which is used in coolers and exchangers, including those systems in which a freezing point depressant is used, is from a safe source and protected from contamination. Such water shall be tested semiannually and shall comply with the bacteriological standards. Recirculated water systems which become contaminated through repair work or otherwise shall be properly treated and tested before being returned to use. Freezing point depressants, when used in recirculating systems, shall be nontoxic.