Pasteurized5 mix, dairy ingredients, frozen desserts and unpasteurized5 imitation mixes and imitation frozen desserts shall comply with the following standards:
Bacteria Count | |||
Standard Plate Count Not More Than1 | Coliform Determ Not More Than1 | Storage Temp. | |
Milk | 50,000/ml | 10/ml | 45°F |
Cream | 50,000/ml | 10/ml | 45°F |
Fluid Dairy Ingredient | 50,000/ml | 10/ml | 45°F |
Mix | 50,000/gr | 10/gr | 45°F2, 3, 6 |
Frozen Dessert (plain) | 50,000/gr | 10/gr4 |
1In three out of the last five consecutive samples taken by the Regulatory Agency.
2This does not preclude holding mix at higher temperatures for a short period of time immediately prior to freezing where applicable to particular manufacturing or processing practices.
3This does not apply to sterilized mix in hermetically sealed containers.
420/gr. for chocolate, fruit, nuts, or other bulky flavored frozen desserts.
5The phenol value shall be no greater than the minimum specified for the particular product, as determined by the phosphatase test of the latest edition of "Standard Methods."
6This does not apply to powder or dry frozen desserts mix.
2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-510-460
Statutory Authority
§§ 3.2-5201 and 3.2-5212 of the Code of Virginia.