California § 35783 - Market milk shall be cooled as indicated by a recording thermometer to 50 degrees
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§ 35783. Market milk shall be cooled as indicated by a recording thermometer to 50 degrees
Market milk shall be cooled as indicated by a recording thermometer to 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius) or less within four hours of the commencement of the first milking and to 45 degrees Fahrenheit (7 degrees Celsius) or less within two hours of the completion of milking. The blend temperature after the first milking and subsequent milkings, or milk in transit on bulk milk tankers, shall not exceed 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius). The secretary may promulgate regulations to provide for temporary deviations from the requirements of this section that may occur as a result of emergencies arising from equipment failure, or as a result of other unusual circumstances; provided, however, that the quality and safety of the product are not adversely affected.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 35783
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 35783 cover?
Section 35783 ("Market milk shall be cooled as indicated by a recording thermometer to 50 degrees") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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