§ 59.214. Storage of single-service containers, utensils and materials.

 (a)  Single-service caps, cap stock, parchment paper, containers, gaskets and other single-service articles for use in contact with milk and milk products shall be purchased and stored in sanitary tubes, wrappings, or cartons; shall be kept in a clean, dry place until used; and shall be handled in a sanitary manner.

 (b)  Paperboard shipping containers used to enclose plastic bags or unfilled containers shall be used only once unless other methods are employed to protect the containers from contamination.

 (c)  Tubes or cartons shall not be refilled with spilled caps, gaskets or parchment papers.

 (d)  Cartons or boxes from which contents have been partially removed shall be kept closed.

 (e)  Suitable cabinets shall be provided for storage of tubes after removal from the larger outer box and for storage of opened cartons, unless other satisfactory means are employed to protect the caps, closures or containers.

   This section cited in 7 Pa. Code §  59.251 (relating to receiving station requirements); 7 Pa. Code §  59.252 (relating to transfer station requirements); and 7 Pa. Code §  59.253 (relating to tank truck cleaning and sanitizing facilities requirements).