§ 59.32. Sampling and examination.

 (a)  The sampling and testing required in this section shall be the responsibility of the permit holder.

 (b)  Raw milk and raw cream shall be tested at least semimonthly for the standard plate count and coliform group and monthly for somatic cell count and growth inhibitor.

 (c)  It shall be the responsibility of the weigher/sampler to collect a representative sample of milk from each farm bulk tank prior to transferring milk from a farm bulk tank, truck or other container. All samples shall be collected and delivered to a milk plant, receiving station, transfer station, laboratory or other location approved by the Department.

 (d)  At least monthly, one sample of milk for pasteurization shall be obtained from each producer by an approved sampler. At least monthly, one sample of commingled milk shall be taken by an approved sampler from each milk plant after receipt of the milk by the plant and prior to pasteurization. In addition, at least monthly, one sample of pasteurized milk and each milk product shall be taken from each milk plant. Frozen desserts—vanilla, chocolate, and one other flavor where applicable—shall be tested at least monthly for the standard plate count and coliform group. Milk products mix shall be tested at least monthly for the standard plate count, coliform group, and phosphatase activity. Samples of milk and milk products shall be taken while in possession of the processor or distributor at any time prior to delivery to the store or customer. Samples of milk and milk products from dairy retail stores, food service establishments, grocery stores, and other places where milk and milk products are sold shall be examined periodically as determined by the Department; and the results of such examination will be used to determine compliance with §  59.11 (relating to contents), §  59.16 (relating to adulterated milk or milk products), and § §  59.21 and 59.22 (relating to labeling). Proprietors of such establishments shall furnish the Department, upon request, with the names of all distributors from whom milk or milk products are obtained.

 (e)  Required bacterial counts, somatic cell counts, and cooling temperature checks shall be performed on milk for pasteurization. In addition, growth-inhibitor tests on each producer’s milk or on commingled raw milk from tank trucks shall be conducted at least monthly. When commingled milk is tested, all producers shall be represented in the sample. All individual sources of milk shall be tested when test results on the commingled milk are positive. Required bacterial counts, growth-inhibitor tests, coliform determinations, phosphatase tests, and cooling temperature checks shall be performed on pasteurized milk and dairy products.

   This section cited in 7 Pa. Code §  59.302 (relating to raw milk); and 7 Pa. Code §  59.304 (relating to milk and milk products from beyond the limits of routine inspection).