California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §35782: Market milk shall be cooled to 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below, whether it is raw or pasteurized, and, except as otherwise provided in Section 35783, shall be so maintained until it is delivered to the

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Market milk must be cooled to 45°F or below and maintained at that temperature until delivery, whether raw or pasteurized.

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Market milk shall be cooled to 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below, whether it is raw or pasteurized, and, except as otherwise provided in Section 35783, shall be so maintained until it is delivered to the consumer.

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