Action Levels for Added Water in Milk

Section 775 Section 775.130  Action Levels for Added Water in Milk The presence of added water in raw or pasteurized milk constitutes adulteration.  The violative level for added water in either raw or pasteurized milk is equal to or higher than 3% when converted from a milk cryoscope reading on the Hortvet or Centigrade scale when tested in accordance with the Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy Products.  After two occurrences of adulterated milk within a six-month period, the plant or producer shall show cause and reason for the addition of water.  After a third occurrence, the Department will institute administrative proceedings to revoke the plant or producer's permit.