§ 59.116. Protection from contamination.

 Protection from contamination requires compliance with the following:

   (1)  Equipment and operations shall be so located within the milking barn and milkhouse as to prevent overcrowding and contamination of cleaned and sanitized containers, equipment and utensils by splash, condensation, or manual contact.

   (2)  During milking, pipelines and equipment used to contain or conduct milk shall be effectively separated from tanks or circuits containing cleaning or sanitizing solutions.

   (3)  All milk which has overflowed, leaked, been spilled, or been improperly handled shall be discarded.

   (4)  All product-contact surfaces of containers, equipment, and utensils shall be covered or otherwise protected to prevent the access of insects, dust, condensation, and other contamination. All openings, including valves and piping attached to milk storage and transport tanks, pumps or vats, shall be capped or otherwise properly protected.

   (5)  The receiving receptacle shall be raised above the floor as on a dolly or cart or placed at a distance from the cows to protect it against manure and splash when milk is poured or strained in the milking barn. Such receptacle shall have a tight-fitting cover which shall be closed except when milk is being poured.

   (6)  Each pail or container of milk shall be transferred immediately from the milking barn, stable, or parlor to the milkhouse.

   (7)  Pails, cans, and other equipment containing milk shall be properly covered during transfer and storage.

   (8)  Whenever air under pressure is used for the agitation or movement of milk or is directed at a milk-contact surface, it shall be free of oil, dust, rust, excessive moisture, extraneous materials and odor.

   (9)  Antibiotics and medicinals shall be stored in such a manner that they cannot contaminate the milk or milk product-contact surfaces of the equipment, containers, or utensils.

   This section cited in 7 Pa. Code §  59.31 (relating to inspection of dairy farms); and 7 Pa. Code §  59.302 (relating to raw milk).