LAC 51:VII.2143
LAC 51:VII.2143. Bacteriological Requirements for Standard Grade Dry Dairy Products
Cite as La. Admin. Code tit. 51, pt. VII, § 2143
A. Standard grade dry dairy products shall conform with the bacteriological requirements indicated below:
1. Dry whole milk:
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.
2. Nonfat dry milk (spray process):
a. standard plate countnot to exceed 75,000 cfu per gram;
b. coliform countnot to exceed 10 per gram; and,
pathogensno pathogenic microorganisms of human significance.
3. Nonfat dry milk (roller process):
standard plate countnot to exceed 100,000 cfu per gram;
coliform countnot to exceed 10 per gram; and,
c. pathogensno pathogenic microorganisms of human significance.
4. Dry buttermilk:
a. standard plate countnot to exceed 75,000 cfu per gram;
b. coliform countnot to exceed 10 per gram; and,
c. pathogensno pathogenic microorganisms of human significance.
5. Edible dry casein (acid):
a. standard plate countnot to exceed 100,000 cfu per gram;
b. coliform countnot more than 2 cfu per 0.1 gram; and,
c. pathogensno pathogenic microorganisms of human significance.