2006 New Mexico Statutes - Section 25-8-1 — Raw milk sold at retail; standards.

25-8-1. Raw milk sold at retail; standards.

Raw milk sold by a retailer must meet all standards established by the board of regents of New Mexico state university and the environmental improvement agency for the retail sale of grade A raw milk and in addition shall:   

A.     contain no more than twenty thousand bacteria per milliliter;   

B.     contain no more than fifty coliform bacteria per milliliter; and   

C.     within two hours after completion of milking, be cooled to a temperature of forty-five degrees fahrenheit or less and maintained at that temperature until sold to the consumer.   

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