Free 2399c - Federal

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FORM FDA 2399c (10/08)
DATE
1
Pickup practices conducted to preclude contamination of milk contact surfaces Hands clean and dry; no infections Clean outer clothing; no use of tobacco Hose port used; tank lids closed during completion of pickup

2 3 4 5 6

HAULER SANITATION PROCEDURES

Hose properly capped between milk pickup operations, hose cap protected during milk pickup Hose disconnected before tank rinsed Observation made for sediment/abnormalities Sample collected from each producer's bulk tank picked up

7

(PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE)
Thermometer - Approved Type Sample Transfer Instrument
Cleaned, sanitized or sterilized and of proper construction and repair Or sanitized sampling cock

SANITARIAN
Sample Containers Sample Storage Case
Smell milk through tank port hole

8 9 a b 10 a b c

Accuracy checked against standard thermometer every 6 months ­ accuracy ± 1 division Date checked and checker's initials attached to case

Sterile needle for aseptically dispensing a milk sample from the bulk tank sample septum into a sample container (i.e., vial) Or an approved in-line sampler

d 11

Sampling Instrument Container
a
Proper design, construction and repair for storing sample dipper in sanitizer Applicable test kit for checking strength of sanitizer (200 ppm chlorine or equivalent)

b 12 a

Clean, properly sanitized or sterilized Adequate supply, properly stored and handled

b 13 a b
Rigid construction, suitable design to maintain samples at 0°C - 4.4°C (32°F 40°F), protected from contamination Ample space for refrigerant; racks provided where necessary

14

Sample Collection - Precautions and Procedures
a
Sampling instrument and container(s) properly carried into and aseptically handled in milkhouse Bulk tank milk outlet valve sanitized before connecting transfer hose

b c d
Observe milk in a quiescent state with lid wide open and lights on when necessary Test thermometer sanitized (1 minute contact time) Non-acceptable milk rejected Dry measuring stick with single-service paper towel Measure milk only when quiescent Do not contaminate milk during measuring process

BULK MILK HAULER/SAMPLER EVALUATION RECORD

AGENCY DATE
PSC Graphics (301) 443-1090

e f g h i j k

Agitate milk before sampling at least 5 min. or longer as may be required by tank specifications Do not open bulk tank valve until milk is measured and sampled Temperature of milk, time, date of pickup and bulk milk hauler/sampler name and license or permit no. recorded on each farm weight ticket Tank Thermometer Accuracy

BULK TANK SAMPLING PROCEDURES

l m m1 m2

Tank thermometer accuracy checked monthly and recorded when used as test thermometer Accuracy of required recording thermometer checked monthly against standardized thermometer and recorded

n o

Temperature control sample provided at first sampling location for each rack of samples Temperature control sample properly labeled with time, date, temperature, producer ID and bulk milk hauler/sampler identification Sample containers legibly identified at collection points Sample dipper rinsed at least two times in the milk before transferring sample

p q r s

Dipper should be extended 6-8 inches into the milk to obtain representative sample Sample cock properly sanitized and flushed prior to sampling Septum surface properly sanitized and single service sterile needle used

t u v w x 15
Rinse sample dipper in safe tap water, return to storage container, open tank valve, and start milk transfer pump Immediately place milk sample in the sample case Do not hold sample container over the milk when transferring sample into the container Fill sample container not more than 3/4 full

Sample Collection - Storage and Transportation
a b
Sample Storage ­ Refrigerant maintained no higher than milk level in sample containers ­ maintain sample temperature 0°C - 4.4°C (32°F - 40°F); do not bury tops of containers in ice; protect against contamination Deliver samples to laboratory promptly Sampling and Sampling Data ­ Submitted to laboratory ­ if by common carrier, use tamper-proof shipping case with top labeled "This Side Up"
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