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– Ensure that transporting trucks are regularly sanitized (with records) and that the required storing temperature has been maintained during transport (Food & Drug Administration, 2018). |
Biological |
Presence of vegetative bacteria. |
– The unloading equipment and area must be kept clean with maintaining adequate separation from surroundings (Food & Drug Administration, 2018). |
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– Supplier must provide proof of analysis such as certificate |
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Presence of antibiotics or veterinary drugs. |
- Test all containers and tankers for any residues of animal medications (Food & Drug Administration, 2018). |
Chemical |
Presence of mycotoxins. |
– Supplier must provide letter of guarantee due to possible risk of fungal contamination of raw milk from animal feed, aflatoxin can be present in raw milk (Food & Drug Administration, 2018). |
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– The transporting vehicles must be inspected during receiving for any possible risk that may cause cross contamination to the product. |
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Remains of sanitizing chemicals. |
– Ensure adequate separation between the vessels and lines used for the product and lines used for detergents and cleaning chemicals (Food & Drug Administration, 2018). |
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– Any surface that comes in contact with the product should be sanitized before using every time (Poltronieri & Rossi, 2017). |
Physical |
Presence of foreign substances. |
– Obtain raw milk from grade “A” IMS listed sources (Food & Drug Administration, 2018). |
Contamination with foreign materials |
The transporting vehicles must be inspected during receiving for any possible risk that may cause cross contamination to the product |