OAR 603-024-0051: Standard for Grade A Raw Milk

(1) “Grade A Raw Milk for Pasteurization” is fluid milk produced by a disease-free herd on a dairy farm in conformance with all the sanitation standards specified in OAR 603-024-0211. (2) When delivered to the milk plant, all raw milk shall be examined and tested in accordance with OAR 603-024-0557 to 603-024-0594. As specified in 603-024-0557 to 603-024-0594, for each sampling period, Grade A Raw Milk for Pasteurization may not exceed: (a) 80,000 bacteria count per milliliter; (b) Cooling requirements covered in OAR 603-024-0211; and (c) The somatic cell limit in OAR 603-024-0592. (3) Grade A Raw Milk must test negative for drug residue.