NAC584.2411. Capability of refrigeration in bulk milk tank.

Each bulk milk tank must have a capability of refrigeration that is sufficient to:

     1. Reduce the temperature of the milk to 50°F (10°C) or less, no more than 4 hours after the commencement of the first milking, and to 45°F (7°C) or less, within 2 hours after the completion of milking, provided that the blend temperature does not exceed 50°F (10°C) after the first milking and the subsequent milkings, as indicated by a recording thermometer; and

     2. Maintain the temperature at that level until delivery of the milk.

     [Bd. of Health, Raw Milk Reg. §§ 8.13.4-8.13.4.2, eff. 1-7-82]—(NAC A by Dairy Comm’n by R151-01, 12-17-2001, eff. 1-1-2002)