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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 15Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 2§ 32733 Milk Coliform Testing Rules

§ 32733 Milk Coliform Testing Rules

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 32733 Milk Coliform Testing Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •Milk and milk-like products must be tested for bad bacteria called coliform.
  • •Tests happen at the factory where the milk is packed or from the trucks that deliver it.
  • •The boss (director) makes the rules for how to take samples and test them to make sure it's done right.

Example

A dairy factory packages milk and sends it to stores in their trucks.

The factory must take samples of the milk from their packaging line or delivery trucks to check for bad bacteria. They have to follow special rules set by the director to make sure the tests are done correctly.

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§ 32733 Milk Coliform Testing Rules

Samples of milk, milk products, and products resembling milk products to be tested for coliform bacteria shall be taken at the plant where packaged or from delivery vehicles owned or operated by the plant. Sampling procedures and laboratory methods for the determination of coliform bacteria shall be established by regulations issued by the director to insure accuracy of the sampling. (Amended by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1250.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

milkmilk productsproducts resembling milk productscoliform bacteriasampling procedureslaboratory methodsdirector

Related Statutes

  • § 32731 Milk Product Inspection Authority
  • § 10921 Director'S Regulatory Authority
  • § 10922 Swine Garbage Processing Inspection
  • § 10923 Recordkeeping And Inspection Requirements
  • § 12781 Director'S Regulatory Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 32733.
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