R70-350-4. Pasteurization and Sanitation.

A. Pasteurization.

1. All products defined in this rule shall be pasteurized by heating every particle of the product to at least 155 degrees F and holding at that temperature or above for at least 30 minutes under the required safeguards in approved equipment as outlined in the 3-A standards; provided that any other method which is demonstrated to be equally efficient and is approved by the Department may be allowed.

2. Time and temperature record charts for pasteurization shall be dated and preserved for a period of at least six months at the plant of manufacture.

B. Reconstitution.

Whenever water must be used to reconstitute any defined product, the product shall be pasteurized after being reconstituted or it shall be reconstituted by pouring the concentrate or dry mix from the factory-packed container into a properly constructed, clean, and sanitized container.

C. Cooling.

All liquid ingredients which will support bacterial growth shall be kept or immediately cooled to 40 degrees F. or below.

D. Sanitation. All manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution or handling of any product regulated under this act shall be done in buildings or other approved facilities using utensils, equipment, and methods which are approved by the Department or other properly authorized regulatory agency.