Definition of Grade A pasteurized milk and milk product

This is Grade A raw milk which has been pasteurized in accordance with the regulations of the US Public Health Service Pasteurized Milk Ordinance and Code. Such milk must meet all the regulations, pasteurization confirmation tests, and sanitary requirements for this grade.

Temperature
Cooled to 45 ° C or less and maintained thereat

Total bacterial count
Milk and milk products < 20000 per ml

Coliform count
Not exceeding 10 per ml: provided that in the case of bulk milk transport tank shipment, shall not exceed 100 per ml.

Phosphatase
Less than 1 mg per ml, by Scharger Rapid method (or equivalent by other means)

Antibiotics
No detectable zone by Sarcina lutea Cylinder Plate Method or equivalent.
Definition of Grade A pasteurized milk and milk product