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Bacterial Control in Milk Plants

Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C.

ABSTRACT

Milk inspectors and health officials should not rest assured of a safe product because of the mere presence of a milk pasteurizing plant in their city. Special attention must be given to the operation of such a plant in view of the fact that unless it is properly operated it may become a chance source of infection to the community.

In many instances, only an attempt at the process of pasteurization is being made. This is due to either a lack of proper attention and responsibility or to the absence of understanding, or the part of the operators, as to the functions and reasons for the process.

Bacteriological control of the process of pasteurization and of the condition of the subsequent containers and contact surfaces is essential. This examination should not be left entirely to the pasteurizing plant, but should be made frequently by competent officials under the direction of milk inspectors or health officials who are responsible for the condition of the milk supply and of the health of the community.