LAC 51:VII.2141
LAC 51:VII.2141. Bacteriological Requirements for Extra Grade Dry Dairy Products
Cite as La. Admin. Code tit. 51, pt. VII, § 2141
A. Extra grade dry dairy products shall conform with the bacteriological requirements indicated below.
1. Dry whole milk:
a. standard plate count - not to exceed 10,000 cfu per gram;
b. coliform count - not to exceed 10 per gram; and
c. pathogensno pathogenic microorganisms of human significance.
2. Instant nonfat dry milk:
a. standard plate countnot to exceed 10,000 cfu per gram;
b. coliform countnot to exceed 10 per gram; and,
c. pathogensno pathogenic microorganisms of human significance.
3. Nonfat dry milk (spray process):
a. standard plate countnot to exceed 10,000 cfu per gram;
b. coliform countnot to exceed 10 per gram; and,
c. pathogensno pathogenic microorganisms of human significance.
4. Nonfat dry milk (roller process):
a. standard plate countnot to exceed 50,000 cfu per gram;
b. coliform countnot to exceed 10 per gram; and,
c. pathogensno pathogenic microorganisms of human significance.
5. Dry whey:
a. standard plate countnot to exceed 30,000 cfu per gram;
b. coliform countnot to exceed 10 per gram; and,
c. pathogensno pathogenic microorganisms of human significance.
6. Dry buttermilk:
a. standard plate countnot to exceed 20,000 cfu per gram;
b. coliform countnot to exceed 10 per gram; and,
c. pathogensno pathogenic microorganisms of human significance.
7. Edible dry casein (acid):
a. standard plate countnot to exceed 30,000 cfu per gram;
b. coliform countnegative (0 cfu) per 0.1 gram; and,
c. pathogensno pathogenic microorganisms of human significance.
B. Instant nonfat dry milk and dry whey that does not meet the bacteriological requirements for Grade A or extra grade shall not be sold or otherwise provided for human consumption.