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Food Science and Technology QUESTION #5908
Question 1
Total Plate Count (TPC) of Grade A raw milk should not exceed:
  • \(100{,}000\;\text{CFU/mL}\)✔️
  • \(500{,}000\;\text{CFU/mL}\)
  • \(1{,}000{,}000\;\text{CFU/mL}\)
  • \(5{,}000{,}000\;\text{CFU/mL}\)
Correct Answer Explanation
Grade A raw milk standards (FDA/PMO) require TPC \(\leq 100{,}000\;\text{CFU/mL}\) before pasteurization. After pasteurization, TPC should be \(\leq 20{,}000\;\text{CFU/mL}\). Higher counts indicate inadequate farm hygiene and refrigeration.