Canadian Quality Milk On-Farm Food Safety Program - Centre ...
Canadian Quality Milk On-Farm Food Safety Program - Centre ...
Canadian Quality Milk On-Farm Food Safety Program - Centre ...
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6.2 COOLING SYSTEM EVALUATION AND<br />
MAINTENANCE<br />
<strong>Canadian</strong> <strong>Quality</strong> <strong>Milk</strong><br />
The cooling system will cool your milk rapidly at every milking if you have it tested and<br />
maintained annually. The main points to check are:<br />
• Refrigerant pressure<br />
• Thermometer accuracy<br />
• Thermostat settings<br />
• Condensing unit cleanliness<br />
It is recommended that you have your cooling system evaluated once a year by an<br />
industry professional.<br />
6.3 SUMMARY OF HAZARDS AND BEST<br />
MANAGEMENT PRACTICES<br />
HAZARD SOURCE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES<br />
Bacteria in bulk tank<br />
(CCP 2)<br />
• Slow cooling<br />
• Malfunctioning<br />
equipment<br />
BIOLOGICAL<br />
Check and record bulk tank temperature after<br />
every milking.<br />
Have a written plan outlining how to deal with<br />
a situation when milk has been improperly<br />
cooled or stored.<br />
Check and record bulk tank temperature<br />
before every milking.<br />
Add or maintain a pre-cooler.<br />
Have the cooling system evaluated annually<br />
by industry professional.<br />
June 2010 6—5