Section 90.60 Salmonella Control For Renderers and Blenders

Section 90

Section 90.60  Salmonella

Control For Renderers and Blenders

a)         A separate building or storage area shall be provided for the

purpose of storing the finished products in order to avoid contamination after

completion of processing.

b)         No tools or equipment used in handling the unfinished product

shall be used in storage areas, or in handling of finished product.

c)         Renderers and blenders shall provide toilet, showering,

dressing, and disinfecting facilities.

d)         Live steam shall be provided for scrubbing and cleaning floors

and equipment.

e)         Rodent and vermin control shall be diligently practiced.

Uncontrolled animals and birds shall not be tolerated on the premises.

f)         Buildings and surrounding grounds shall be kept clean and free

from refuse, trash, or the accumulation of product or products of processing,

including paunch manure.

g)         Any authorized representative of the Department shall be

allowed access to inspect inventory during regular business hours and to take

samples at the request of the Federal government, the licensee or manufacturer

using the product, for the purpose of laboratory diagnosis to determine if

salmonella is present.