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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 15Pt. 1Ch. 8Art. 3§ 34062 Milk Pasteurization Thermometer Requirement

§ 34062 Milk Pasteurization Thermometer Requirement

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 34062 Milk Pasteurization Thermometer Requirement

Key Takeaways

  • •Any container used to pasteurize milk must have a thermometer.
  • •The thermometer must show the temperature clearly.
  • •This rule is for safety to make sure milk is heated enough.

Example

A dairy farm heats milk in a big metal tank to kill germs.

The tank must have a thermometer so the worker can see if the milk is hot enough to be safe. If there's no thermometer, it's breaking the law.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 34062 Milk Pasteurization Thermometer Requirement

Each vat, tank, or other receptacle in which milk or any milk product is pasteurized shall also be equipped with an indicating thermometer. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

vattankreceptaclepasteurizedindicating thermometer

Related Statutes

  • § 34061 Milk Pasteurization Temperature Recording
  • § 34063 Pasteurization Thermometer Approval
  • § 34002 Dairy Product Cooling Requirements
  • § 34008 Milk Pasteurization Requirements
  • § 34064 Pasteurization Record Retention

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 34062.
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