SECTIONS 32731-32734 - California Statutes

FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL CODE

SECTION 32731-32734

32731. The director may do all of the following:
(a) Enter and inspect any premises or conveyance where any
provision of this division is applicable.
(b) Take a sample of any milk, cream, product of milk or cream, or
product resembling milk products.
(c) Impound and hold for analysis or as evidence any milk, cream,
product of milk or cream, or product resembling milk products.
(d) Impound and hold for analysis or as evidence any container of
milk, cream, or product of milk or cream.
(e) Examine, inspect, test or by other means determine the health
of any cow or goat.
(f) Exclude from the herd any animal which produces milk that is
unfit for human consumption.

32732. No prosecution which is based upon a sample of milk, cream,
a product of milk or cream, or a product resembling milk products
shall be had unless a duplicate of the sample is left with the
accused.
Samples which are taken in connection with the establishment of
proof of fraudulent manipulation of the tests for the basis of
payment for milk or cream, need not, however, be given to the
accused.

32733. 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.

32734. (a) In addition to any other provision of law, the secretary
shall require inspections at least quarterly of all milk products
plants that pasteurize milk or milk products, manufacture cheese, or
manufacture raw milk cheese. The inspection procedures shall include
sanitation inspections and pasteurization equipment controls and
tests, where applicable. The procedure shall include, but is not
limited to, all of the following:
(1) Review of all pasteurization records required pursuant to
Sections 34007, 34064, and 34065.
(2) Inspection and testing of all pasteurization equipment to
ensure its cleanliness and proper operating condition.
(3) Inspection of all equipment, facilities, raw milk and milk
products handling practices, and surroundings to ensure adequate
sanitation.
(4) Sampling and testing of raw products and processed milk
products.
(b) The findings of all inspections, sample results, controls, and
tests shall be prepared in writing by the inspector and submitted to
the secretary.
(c) Milk products plants that have been approved to use Hazard
Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) procedures under the
auspices of the National Conference of Interstate Milk Shipments, or
a state or federal regulatory agency, may adhere to the inspection
protocol of the HACCP regulatory enforcement procedures.