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TITLE 25HEALTH SERVICES
PART 1DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
CHAPTER 217MILK AND DAIRY
SUBCHAPTER BGRADE A RAW MILK AND RAW MILK PRODUCTS
RULE §217.28Sanitation Requirements for Grade A Raw Milk and Raw Milk Products

    (F) disposed of in any other manner that controls insect breeding.

  (4) Manure packs in loafing areas, stables without stanchions, pen stables, resting barns, wandering sheds, and free-stall housing must be properly bedded and managed to prevent fly breeding.

  (5) Milkrooms must be free of insects and rodents.

  (6) Milkrooms must be effectively protected against the entrance of vermin.

  (7) Exterior milkhouse doors must be tight and self-closing. Screen doors must open outward.

  (8) Insecticides and rodenticides not approved for use in the milkhouse may not be stored in the milkhouse.

  (9) Only insecticides and rodenticides approved for use by the department and registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency may be used for insect and rodent control.

  (10) Insecticides and rodenticides must be applied in accordance with state pesticide law, the manufacturer''s label directions, and to prevent the contamination of milk, milk containers, equipment, utensils, feed, and water.


Source Note: The provisions of this §217.28 adopted to be effective May 17, 2021, 46 TexReg 3128

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