Grades of Milk

Grades of Milk

	Grades of Milk - There are certain standards by which milk is judged. The grading of milk has become an important factor in maintaining the health of the population. Grades of milk are based upon regulations pertaining to production, processing, and distribution, e. g., sanitation, pasteurization, and holding conditions, as well as upon bacterial standards.
The number of organisms permissible in different grades of milk vary some what, depending upon standards set up by local public health authorities. However, the recommendations contained in the U. S. Public Health Service publication "Milk Ordinance and Code".