§ 33763 Milk Equipment Sterilization Requirements

• •Any tools or containers used with milk must be washed really well after each use.
• •After washing, they must be sterilized by heating them to over 200°F or using an approved chemical method.
• •The sterilization method must follow the rules set by the director.

A dairy farm uses metal pails to collect milk from cows.

After each use, the pails must be washed and then sterilized by heating them to over 200°F or using an approved chemical to kill any germs.