Okla. Admin. Code § 35:37-3-28

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 35:37-3-28 - Salmonella control for renderers and blenders

(a) A separate building or storage area shall be provided for the purpose of storing the finished products in order to avoid contamination after completion of processing.

(b) No tools or equipment used in handling the unfinished product shall be used in storage area, or in handling of finished product.

(c) Renderers and Blenders shall provide toilet, showering, dressing and disinfecting facilities for all employees. Said toilet, showering, dressing and disinfecting facilities shall conform to all applicable state and local plumbing codes.

(d) All toilet, showering, dressing and disinfecting facilities shall be maintained in a sanitary condition and provided with hot and cold water, soap and towels at all times. Hand soaps used shall be those approved by U.S.D.A. for use in meat packing plants.

(e) Rodent and vermin control shall be diligently practiced. Uncontrolled animal and birds shall not be tolerated on the premises.

(f) Buildings and surrounding grounds shall be kept clean and free from refuse, trash, or the accumulation of product or products of processing, including paunch manure.

(g) Any authorized representative of the Department shall be allowed access to inspect inventory during regular business hours and to take samples at the request of the State government, Federal government, the permittee or manufacturer using the product, for the purpose of laboratory diagnosis to determine if Salmonella are present or for any other purpose necessary to protect the health, welfare or safety of the citizens of the State of Oklahoma.

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:37-3-28

Added at 21 Ok Reg 1181, eff 5-27-04