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007.10.29-7. Equipment and utensils.

AR ADC 007.10.29-7Arkansas Administrative Code

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 007. Department of Health
Division 10. Environmental Health Protection
Rule 29. Poultry and Rabbit Dressing Plants
Ark. Admin. Code 007.10.29-7
007.10.29-7. Equipment and utensils.
A. Construction: All containers, utensils and other equipment used in preparing, processing or handling of fowl or rabbits must be constructed so as to be easily cleanable. The use of containers, utensils or other equipment which is badly worn, rusted, corroded or in such condition that it cannot be properly cleaned is prohibited.
B. Cleaning facilities: Adequate facilities must be provided for the proper cleaning of all utensils, containers and equipment used in processing, storing or sale of the fowl or rabbits. Such facilities shall include a two-compartment vat (or its equivalent) equipped with hot and cold water under pressure.
C. Cleaning: All containers, utensils or other equipment used in processing, storing or sale of the fowl or rabbits must, after each day's use or run be thoroughly cleansed with the aid of a suitable detergent or soap, rinsed or immersed in clean hot water or sterilized with live steam, and allowed to drain and air dry.
D. Tables, racks, etc.: All tables and racks shall be smooth, free of cracks, easily cleanable and kept clean. The eviscerating table shall be constructed of metal or other material that is impervious to moisture. It shall be sloped so as to drain and shall be constantly flushed with water when in use.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 007.10.29-7, AR ADC 007.10.29-7
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