US Food & Drug Administration / Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition / November 10, 2004; Revised October 2007
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| Formal Product Name: | Reduced Fat Milk (2%) |
| Product Description and Food Safety Characteristics: | Pasteurized and homogenized fluid, 2% milk fortified with vitamin A. Milk is filled in 1 gallon plastic bottles with tamper evident seal. Support growth of a number of pathogens. No natural protective characteristics. |
| Packaging Used: | High Density Polyethylene gallon container with a polypropylene snap-on screw-off tamper evident cap. Labels are self adhesive and applied prior to filling. Code date is printed via coding equipment after capping |
| Labeling Requirements: | Keep refrigerated, Grade "A", Pasteurized, Homogenized, Vitamin A added, 30% less fat than regular milk |
| Storage and Distribution: | Product is cased in standard milk cases - four units per case. Temperature of storage is ≤ 45°F. Distributed using refrigerated trucks (≤ 45°F) to wholesale and retail outlets. |
| Intended Consumers: | Consumers of all ages consume this product. |
| Intended Use: | Ready to serve product. May also be used as an ingredient in preparing meals. |
| Shelf Life: | 16 days under proper refrigeration. |
