Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
Title 7 - Agriculture |
Subtitle B - Regulations of the Department of Agriculture |
Chapter I - Agricultural Marketing Service (Standards, Inspections, Marketing Practices), Department of Agriculture |
SubChapter C - Regulations and Standards Under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 and the Egg Products Inspection Act |
Part 58 - Grading and Inspection, General Specifications for Approved Plants and Standards for Grades of Dairy Products 1 |
Subpart B - General Specifications for Dairy Plants Approved for USDA Inspection and Grading Service |
Operations and Operating Procedures |
§ 58.443 - Whey handling.
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§ 58.443 Whey handling.
(a) Adequate sanitary facilities shall be provided for the handling of whey. If outside, necessary precautions shall be taken to minimize flies, insects and development of objectionable odors.
(b) Whey or whey products intended for human food shall at all times be handled in a sanitary manner in accordance with the procedures of this subpart as specified for handling milk and dairy products.
(c) Milkfat from whey should not be more than four days old when shipped.