GL 016 Handling Dairy Products from Processing To Consumption
Guidelines
Proper handling of dairy products is a prime factor in assuring good keeping quality and flavor. Open dating together with proper handling will ensure good product shelf life. This guideline provides useful information for the proper handling of dairy products in the plant, cold room, wholesale and retail trucks, stores, schools, eating places, and the home. For a more detailed discussion on fluid milk shelf life, refer to DPC 10, Maintaining and Testing Fluid Milk Shelf Life.