La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § VI-1333

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section VI-1333 - Grinding, Crushing and Packaging of Ice [formerly paragraph 6:185]

A. Crushed or ground ice intended for human consumption or use shall be crushed or ground and packaged in a sanitary manner so as to prevent contamination by filth, foreign material, dust, insects, rodent filth such as hairs, droppings, etc.

1. [formerly part of paragraph 6:185] The crushing or grinding and packaging of ice on wagons, trucks or other vehicles used to deliver ice to be used for human or domestic consumption is strictly prohibited.

2. [formerly part of paragraph 6:185] Ice intended to be used for human or domestic consumption shall be thoroughly washed before being placed in the crusher or grinder. The facilities for crushing or grinding and packaging of ice shall be located in a satisfactorily enclosed building or structure, and shall be maintained in a sanitary condition so that the ice will be protected from dust, dirt, flies, insects, rust and other contaminating sources during the grinding or crushing and packaging operations.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § VI-1333

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:1250 (June 2002).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see R.S. 40:601 et seq.